About us:
The Good Samaritan Medical Centre is a fully accredited general practice through RACGP and allied health clinic and has been caring for the local Chipping Norton community for over 10 years. The Good Samaritan Medical Centre is an NDIS registered healthcare provider created with the vision to build a community-based healthcare service that fosters lasting relationships and helps clients become the best version of themselves.
A great opportunity has opened for a contractor role for Psychologist, Counsellor or Social Worker to work within our Multidisciplinary Care team including Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy. We are looking for an energetic, passionate and dedicated therapist to take on the role of Psychologist, Counsellor or Social Worker in both clinic and mobile settings, based in South West Sydney.
About our clinic:
The Good Samaritan is a young and enthusiastic team with big ambitions. We pride ourselves on the quality of our relationships with the wider community and the quality of our interventions and support to our clients. As we expand our services, we are looking for a registered Psychologist, Social worker and Counsellor who can provide additional allied health service in our clinic and as a mobile therapist in homes or schools. The position has the potential to grow to a permanent position if desired.
The successful applicant will work with a diverse case load of clients with increasing complexity, various mental health issues, anxiety disorders and emotional regulation issues across multiple areas of their life. The applicant will be able to conduct a range of interventions, behaviour assessment strategies, therapeutic and counselling support and report writing.
You will have control over your caseload and the days you work.
What we offer:
- Flexibility to manage your own caseload and hours to suit a work-life balance
- Supportive admin team to handle all payments and administration tasks.
- Build your experience with a various caseload (includes Mental health care plans, workcover patients and NDIS clients)
- Direct referrals from in-house general practitioners as well as external network
- High level of autonomy in the role
- Generous remuneration rate with high percentage of billings.
Your responsibilities include:
- The successful applicant will provide clinic and mobile services to The Good Samaritan’s clients in Sydney.
- Provide face to face and occasional telehealth to clients in community settings.
- Provide appropriately targeted education for clients, carers and staff as required
- Ensure appropriate written and verbal communication with key stakeholders as required including timely reports.
- Communicate and work efficiently and collaboratively with the team to ensure best practice & integrated client care
Essential and Desirable skills:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, social work or Counsellor
- Driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
- Minimum 12 Months of experience.
- National Police Check
- Working with Children check
- NDIS experience preferable
- Work independently and within our care team
- Professional presentation and demeanour
- Caring attitude, flexible, positive approach to work
Meet our team and visit our website: https://thegoodsamaritan.com.au/
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role, please apply via SEEK or forward your details and resume to: *****@thegoodsamaritan.com.au or call on (02) 9602 3*** to discuss this opportunity.