Job Details
  • ReferenceBH-145435
  • LocationTownsville
  • SalaryCompetitive Hourly Rates
  • Job TypeContract
  • Posted12 days ago
  • ConsultantSarah Weekly
About the company: 
Our client is a large federal government agency focused on providing high quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services. They take pride on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches. Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will work with a professional team who are all dedicated to making a different in the lives of their clients. 

Primary responsibilities of this role are:
  • Providing high quality clinical services including initial intake, assessment and referral, evidence based individual, couple and family counselling, and case management.
  • Maintaining clinical records, collating and analysing data from client records, and preparing reports as required
  • Ensure QA policy is adhered to (reporting and invoicing activities) for outreach counsellors in clinical practices meets contractual requirements.
  • Participate in program evaluation and research activities and contribute to project management that implements strategic direction and quality improvement recommendations.
  • Liaising and forming partnerships with other departments and organisations and community health and welfare agencies.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have:
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencing in the position.
  • Experience in a similar clinical role
  • A passion for clinical psychology and social work to support mental health initiatives.

Benefits:
  • ASAP start pending Federal Police Check
  • 12-month temporary assignment
  • $65 per hour + super
  • Full time hours Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours per day
  • Townsville location

*** Please note the successful candidate must hold Australian Citizenship and will be required to complete a Federal Police Check ***