Join The Gut Centre team ..
We are currently seeking a Mental Health Social Worker for our Melbourne clinic in beautiful leafy Kew East, to join our amazing team. Early career, established and new graduate social workers are welcome, with a requirement to provide services under the Mental Health Care Plan. The role is for between 22.5-37.5 hrs p/week (3-5 days), part-time or full-time.
If you are looking for a rewarding, interesting and flexible role, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Develop specialist skills, working with clients presenting with a range of health and gut-related conditions. Full training is provided in this role.
About the role:
You will be practicing evidence-based, gut-directed psychotherapies to manage gastrointestinal disorders, including gut-directed hypnotherapy. We have a strong referral base from leading doctors. The successful applicant will also be provided with individual supervision and training with leading expert in the field, clinical psychologist/hypnotherapist, Founder and Director, Dr Jim Kantidakis. Group supervision and the opportunity to work and collaborate with positive and like-minded professionals and become part of an awesome team.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop expertise in this emerging field of brain-gut therapy, with an immediate and growing case load provided. Consulting with adults and offering the option to consult with children and adolescents, providing both in-person and online appointments to clients.
Flexible start date and hours
3 -5 days (with 1 day work from home option)
Practicing evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT
Working with diverse clinical presentations including co-morbid anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, and a range of gut disorders
Gain certification in gut-directed hypnotherapy
Who we are:
The Gut Centre is Australia's first and leading clinic of its kind, established for 12+ years, we are passionate and excited by the growing field of psychgastroenterology.
The Gut Centre provides evidence-based interventions for clients experiencing a range of health-related conditions with a focus on treating disorders of gut-brain interaction. This is the bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centres of the brain with gastrointestinal / digestive functions. Gut disorders may range from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to counselling for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, as well as diverse clinical presentations including co-morbid anxiety, depression, disordered eating and trauma.
Join our mission:
Our mission is to help our clients improve their psychological well-being and health. Our vision is to continue to build a team of motivated clinicians who are committed to providing the best possible care and who are always striving to better the lives of their patients.
Our culture:
We pride ourselves on the positive and connected team that makes The Gut Centre what it is; a focus on respect and support of one another, developing and sustaining our own health and wellbeing, giving and receiving considerate feedback, a commitment to growth and learning, and a dedication to professionalism. Every day, not only do we commit to helping our patients, but we also commit to encouraging and supporting each other in meaningful ways.
How we maintain a connected team:
Professional development nights get the team involved in discussions, sharing interests and exchanging ideas
Monthly 'challenges' that are health-focused, promoting the well-being of our staff for the betterment of the team
Daily huddles – short and sharp daily meetings with the team to share good news stories, stuck points, and our main priorities for the day
Mentoring and training program for new graduates:
Our new employee mentoring and training program is specifically designed to help nurture new graduates with immediate training, regular sit-ins to observe with our team, weekly 1-1 supervision meetings and regular professional development. We offer a supportive and inclusive team culture and a full-time and incredible reception team to support.
Other reasons to choose us to be a part of your career:
Ongoing training and supervision with Dr Jim Kantidakis, one of Australia's most experienced clinical psychologists in the field
Receive support at daily meetings - our friendly team will help you thrive
Receive immediate training in mind-body and gut-specific psychotherapies
This is an area of growth with excellent prospects for the right candidates
As a multidisciplinary clinic, our team work closely with dietetics and pelvic-floor physiotherapy, and other medical professionals, including Gastroenterologists, GPs and other specialists to optimise patient outcomes and quality of life
We are genuinely motivated to encourage your individual growth and greatly value each and every member of our team
Professional development and continued education with regular guest speakers including leading gastroenterologists and other specialists in their fields
Enjoy the support of a full-time well-staffed reception team (i.e., no billing, appointments or seeking referrals), this is all done for you
Traits in you we are looking for to be a part of our team:
We are looking for caring and motivated individuals who are passionate about what they do! We are looking for someone who loves to learn and enjoys a challenge, who is dedicated to growth in the right environment...
We can't wait to hear from you, apply now!
Email your application to ******
We welcome your application or if you would like to find out more about the role, please call Jim for a confidential chat on 0438 711 101 or email jimk(at)thegutcentre.com.
Closing date: this position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: $85,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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