Job Title: Counsellor
APS Level or Equivalent: APS Level 6
Branch: Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Region/Section: Various
Location: Various
Supervisor: Assistant Director Clinical Operations
DUTIES
Provision of high quality clinical services including assessment and referral, evidence-based individual, couple and family counselling, and case management to eligible Open Arms clients in order to achieve outcomes identified in care planning processes.
Contribution to the development and delivery of Open Arms group programs as required.
Maintaining clinical records according to Open Arms standards, collating and analysing data from client records, and preparing reports as required to assist in evaluating and improving service delivery.
Facilitating the delivery of Open Arms counselling and other programs to veterans, ADF personnel and their families in rural and outer metropolitan areas by applying quality assurance principles and procedures to ensure the clinical practice, reporting and invoicing activities of outreach counsellors meet contractual requirements.
Ensuring Open Arms contracted counsellors and other providers are accessing relevant services, resources and supports for Open Arms clients.
Liaising and forming partnerships with DVA, the ADF, other government departments, ex-service organisations, community health and welfare agencies, and all other organisations involved in meeting the identified needs of veteran and defence force communities and families.
Participation in and contribution to ongoing learning and development activities and maintenance of professional status.
Participation in community development and service promotion activities as required.
Participation in Open Arms program evaluation and research activities, contributing to project management activities that implement strategic directions and quality improvement recommendations, and provide feedback for ongoing development of clinical policies and procedures.
Applying the principles of cooperative and safe working practices consistent with APS Values and the Department's mission, vision, approach and values.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR
Qualification as a Social Worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) and be eligible to apply for Mental Health accreditation.
Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance.
Your application will be assessed against the APS Level 6 work standards.
HOW TO APPLY
Open Arms labour hire vacancies are advertised on job advertising websites and through recruitment agencies.
We recruit through several agencies within the location of the advertised role, so you may see our jobs listed on a number of different websites. This allows you to choose the agency you want to register with.
To apply for this role, please choose a recruitment agency advertising this position, and follow their application process.
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