Psychologist/Mental Health Social Worker/Counsellor Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia / Hybrid
Role Type: Full-time or Part-time / Hybrid (both in-office and remote work)
Experience Level: Senior
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Background:
Capability Clinical Services provides professional, client-centred, trauma-informed and compassionate support for children, young people, and adults. Capability Clinical Services offers a range of clinical services including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), face-to-face and telehealth counselling, biopsychosocial assessments, carer support and training in trauma-informed care for care teams.
The role:
We are looking for mental health clinicians (psychologist, provisional psychologists, social workers, and counsellors) who are dedicated to making a difference in peoples' lives through the provision of psychological services. Working under our Director of Clinical Services and within the Capability Clinical Framework, you will deliver personalised, flexible and professional clinical supports to Children, Young People, Adults, Families, and care teams.
The benefits:
Competitive pay-rates An autonomous and flexible role Ongoing certified training and development Training to hold relevant job qualifications Paid internal and external clinical supervision Employee Assistance Program Professional and career development An organisation with an insatiable drive to do better and be continuously improving. Access to in-house supervision for 4+2 and 5+1 provisional psych The responsibilities:
Provide direct, trauma-informed clinical support to Children, Young People, Families, and Adults Complete comprehensive clinical notes and documentation for clients receiving clinical services Lead, hold and participate in reflective practices Identify and develop support strategies for clients to increase their capabilities and improve their quality of life. Ensure all records are kept to a high standard and uphold client confidentiality Ensure supports are delivered in accordance with Capability Clinical Framework Responsible for reduction and elimination of Restrictive Practices, as well as the approval of Positive Behaviour Support Plans through the ACT Senior Practitioner. Work with the Director of Clinical Services to continue to develop quality-based and clinical-based governance frameworks and principles. The requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body. Demonstrated experience working in a clinical environment, preferably with direct clinical experience and/or NDIS Behaviour Support experience. Experience in functional behavioural assessment and behaviour support plan development Current NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner registration (or willingness to undertake one) Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or ability to obtain one) with NDIS Screening (or ability to obtain) Valid police check (or willingness to undertake one) Eligible to undertake a CYPS Suitability Clearance. Drivers' license / comprehensive car insurance / available & registered vehicle #J-18808-Ljbffr