Job Description
Mental Health Social
Worker/Psychologist/Counsellor
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Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
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Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and career development in a supportive team environment
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Be a part of a flexible multi-disciplinary team
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Bruce, ACT, Australia, ****
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Casual
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Closing on: Oct *******
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About The Role
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Psychologist, Social Workers and Counsellors are employed at Hyson Green as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the group therapy programs and provide individual therapy for inpatients. We are seeking talented people who are passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative and evidence-based treatments to the community.
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Your main duties will include
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With minimal direction, provide qualified health services that include assessment, formulation, counselling, therapeutic intervention, case management, consultation and referral as required.
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Develop and deliver group therapy programs and therapeutic interventions for clients in Hyson Green and other areas of the hospital
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Consult and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to ensure ongoing support for patients during their recovery.
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About You
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MANDATORY:n
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Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology/Social Work or Counselling.
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Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional organisation: AHPRA (Psychology) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or PACFA Clinical Level or ACA Level 4 is essential.
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Appropriate acute clinical experience, including demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, therapeutic intervention, case management, and casework.
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Ability to facilitate group therapy programs and provide individual therapy for the Out-Patient and/or In-Patient Day Program.
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DESIRABLE
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Accreditation as a mental health social worker, if applicable
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Accreditation in EMDR practice would be highly desirable
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Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective group programs for patients and their families.
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Demonstrated high order ability in liaising with VMOs and their reception staff, health funds and hospital staff through a strong customer focus.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Effective communication skills, both written and oral - in particular, an ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients and other health care professionals.
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Appropriate computer skills and ability to learn and use new IT systems.
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For further information please contact ***email_hidden***
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Why work for Calvary?
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At Calvary, our staff matter.
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With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
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Your benefits:
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NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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Paid parental leave
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Training, development pathways and career opportunities
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Flexible hours that make sense for you
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Please note the following:
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As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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📌 Mental Health Social Worker/Psychologist/Counsellor (Canberra)
🏢 Calvary
📍 Canberra