About 16 hours ago, from Grand Pacific Health
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on mental health in your community?
Join Grand Pacific Health as a Family & Domestic Violence Clinician in Wagga Wagga, providing vital support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
$5,000 sign on bonus for the successful candidate!
About the role
We are seeking a Family & Domestic Violence Clinician to support the establishment of the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) in Wagga Wagga. In this role, you will work collaboratively with consumers and their family/carers to identify their support needs, goals, and develop collaborative care plans.
This position reports to the Service Manager and offers the opportunity to:
Provide immediate intervention and emotional support to consumers in crisis or significant distress, particularly those at risk of suicide or affected by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Provide high-quality biopsychosocial spiritual assessment, care coordination, and evidence-based, focused psychological interventions to consumers. Work closely with the broader Wagga Wagga Medicare Mental Health team and external providers to create seamless care pathways, ensuring that consumers receive coordinated, multi-agency support. Contribute to promoting a deeper understanding of DFV dynamics, fostering a supportive environment for long-term positive outcomes. We have a permanent part-time opportunity available for 30 hours per week.
$5,000 sign on bonus Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by reducing your taxable income (up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment). Brand new office and facilities in the heart of town Additional day of leave over end of year shutdown. 17.5% Annual Leave loading Company-paid parental leave for all parents. Employee Assistance Program via LifeWorks for 24x7 counselling support, including telehealth, live chat, and wellbeing platform. Flexible work arrangements to find your best work-life balance Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Work in a supportive, growing organisation with a focus on employee well-being and a positive workplace culture. Skills and experience
We are looking for someone with:
Current full or working towards AHPRA registration as a clinical psychologist, registered psychologist, or occupational therapist (accredited with OTA as meeting the Australian Competency Standards for occupational therapists in mental health), or accreditation with the AASW as a mental health social worker (or working toward). Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of family and domestic violence, including the principles of trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, case management, application of appropriate risk assessment and responding to and understanding high-risk indicators and protective factors. Understanding of the dynamics, complexities, and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence. Demonstrated skills and experience in providing holistic, evidence-based therapeutic support. Why join Grand Pacific Health?
Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering inclusive and integrated health care to communities across NSW and ACT. With a workforce of over 400 people, we provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow. Our team members benefit from flexible work options, professional development, and a culture that values well-being and work-life balance.
Medicare Mental Health Centre Young is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health, Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation and Mission Australia.
Located in the thriving Riverina region, Wagga Wagga provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking a balanced and fulfilling career. With its mix of city amenities and a supportive, close-knit community, Wagga Wagga offers opportunities for professional growth in a region where healthcare is a priority. The area boasts excellent schools, a growing arts and cultural scene, and a cost of living that allows for a comfortable lifestyle.
Wagga Wagga is the perfect place to build your career while staying connected to nature and enjoying the benefits of a more relaxed pace of life.
Interested?
Visit our website to download the Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.
For more information please contact: Pareesa Kazmi, Service Manager, ****** or 02 6453 4***
*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities, and people with a disability.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.
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