Job title: Mental Health Clinician wanted in NSW

Location: South-western fringe of Sydney

Hours: 38 hours/week, Full time

Salary: Generous Salary package (based on Experience)

About the Role:

Our client is a community managed organisation looking for a Mental Health Clinician, who is responsible for providing evidence- based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term evidenced based psychological interventions to young people with mild to moderate mental health issues. Interventions will include identified family, friends and workers
• Undertake psychological assessments and treat clients accordingly
• Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk in consultation with Mental Health Clinical Coordinator
• Deliver individual and group therapy
• Establish a rapport with clients to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations
• Implement treatment consistent with a client’s diagnosis and relevant standards of care.
• Monitor, evaluate and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment plan
• Enhance client’s cognitive and behavioural changes that are in line with their overall treatment
• Collaborate with the team, partner organisations and stakeholders to provide the highest possible outcomes for young people
• The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health and/or Social work (Minimum diploma) and qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the AASW
• Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the AHPRA
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer’s families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
• Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
• Must provide a current Working with Children Check, National Police Check
• Current Drivers Licence and access to reliable transport 
• Knowledge and understanding of working with both ATSI and CALD Communities
• Proven written and verbal communication skills and clear report writing skills
• Ability to manage own case load
• New Graduates are welcome to apply

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