iMH has people at the heart of everything we do. We value and respect the individual contributions of our employees. We are committed to offering a friendly place to work and a supportive team environment.
We want to provide a life changing experience not only for the people who access our services but also for the people who work with us. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting individuals with a range of mental health presentations through evidence-based, recovery-focused models of care.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Allied Health Assistant to join our growing team. Working closely with our allied health clinicians and broader multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of therapeutic programs, undertake administrative tasks and assist in providing high-quality care to our patients.
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about mental health who is looking to further develop their skills in a supportive and agile clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating and providing specialist care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Assist mental health clinicians in preparing and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Provide administrative and logistical support in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Demonstrate attention to the needs of the client and family to provide privacy, dignity, and the maintenance of confidentiality
- Help with client care coordination, including scheduling appointments and following up on treatment plans
- Liaise with members of the allied health team and other hospital services to ensure that the needs of patients with mental health needs are met
- Maintain accurate timely documentation of patient care and interactions
- Assist allied health clinicians in day-to-day clinical activities
- Engage with patients in a professional and empathetic manner
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and therapeutic setting
About You
- Excellent group-work and teamwork skills, with confidence working both collaboratively and autonomously
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Passion and enthusiasm for working in mental health
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Competent computer skills
- Experience working with people living with a range of mental health challenges.
- Formal qualifications of Certificate III (Allied Health Assistant) from a registered training organisation or its equivalent and / or students enrolled in undergraduate allied health tertiary qualifications preferably with previous placement in a mental health setting
- Basic knowledge of mental health practices and principles
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to client care
- Commitment to on-going education and self-directed learning
- Ability to remain calm and professional and work collaboratively with consumers, carers and other team members
- Problem solving skills
- Willingness to upskill in psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT)
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work within a specialised mental health setting
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Be part of a service that is growing and evolving to meet patient needs
How to Apply If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated mental health team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. For further information email our Allied Health Manager Marian Cartwright
[email protected].
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