Apply now Job no: 504418Employment type: Full TimeLocation: PerthCategories: Child, Youth & Family, Mental Health Hybrid working arrangementsMonthly rostered day offAttractive salary and Car allowance$15,900 annual salary sacrifice + $2600 annual meal & entertainment cardWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsAbout the Organisation Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.
About the Service Our National Immigration Support Service (NISS) offers comprehensive assistance to individuals seeking asylum and refugees residing within the Australian community. Navigating the journey toward stability in Australia, as an asylum seeker or refugee, is fraught with challenges. At Life Without Barriers, we understand the arduous quest for freedoms often overlooked by others. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving their aspirations, guiding them through the complexities of a daunting system, one step at a time.
At Life Without Barriers, our dedicated and flexible team plays a crucial role in improving the lives of refugees and asylum seekers throughout Australia. If you are driven by values of inclusivity and respect, joining our team represents a profound opportunity to make a significant difference. We approach our work with empathy and respect, addressing the unique needs of our clients and acknowledging the difficult paths they have traversed in search of safety from conflict and adversity.
Becoming part of our team could be the most meaningful step in your career, enabling you to contribute positively to the lives of those in need of support and understanding.
About the Role Life Without Barriers is seeking a Clinician in Perth (Mirrabooka) to play a crucial role within our SRSS program, assisting clients through significant life transitions. These Clinicians will be integral in helping clients develop coping strategies, reduce the impact of these transitions, and ensure their smooth progress. Focused on the safety and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees, these roles require delivering high-quality assessments, consultation, and referral services aimed at fostering mental health improvements and helping clients achieve their goals while awaiting visa decisions.
Candidates should bring a robust background in mental health, with 2-5 years of post-graduate experience, and be prepared to offer clinical case management through outcome-oriented therapeutic models. This opportunity is perfect for highly qualified and experienced practitioners, such as clinical psychologists with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of those undergoing significant changes.
Key Responsibilities Provide clinical knowledge and expertise to support clients from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds.Undertake assessments of clients' cognitive and learning abilities, living skills, emotional and mental health status and behavioural profile.Provide input and support around significant life transitions for clients into the community, assisting the client to develop skills to cope with these major changes.Provide training and support for case managers, case workers and staff regarding therapeutic support including behaviour support plans and incident prevention and response plans for clients.Support and promote the work of Life Without Barriers, maintaining a service free of judgement by skilled and dedicated staff.Set the standard for a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery, pinpointing and pursuing opportunities that elevate client outcomes and overall customer experiences.Benefits of Working with the NISS team Monthly rostered day off & hybrid role.No outreach work.Working in an established, highly regarded Refugee and Asylum Seeker program.Opportunity to work in a supportive and flexible team environment.Weekly individual supervision with a Senior Clinician and opportunities for group supervision.Weekly team consultation and review meetings.Administrative supports.Skills & Experience Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, with a current registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body or Psychology board of Australia to practice as a psychologist.Previous experience in clinical or forensic psychology highly desirable.The ability to work collaboratively with agencies that support people with complex and challenging needs such as with mental health services, GPs, Psychiatrists, or other statutory or community-based services.Demonstrated experience operating within both internal and external Clinical Governance frameworks.Willing and eager to provide clinical interventions and case management support in an engaging, flexible and client-focused recovery approach.Demonstrated experience in implementing client–centred / family-centred interventions.Experience working with people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds (desirable).Experience working in a culturally sensitive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches.Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.Current Drivers Licence.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role). How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact with the subject heading "Clinician NISS". Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is Sunday 22nd December 2024. We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. If you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face-to-face interview. Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered.
Advertised: 09 Dec 2024 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 22 Dec 2024 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time
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