Job description

Change Futures is a Brisbane based not-for-profit organisation providing Mental Health services to a range of community groups. Our mission is to work with people of all ages to provide opportunities for positive change and to enhance their psychological and emotional well-being.

We are seeking Social Workers and 4th/5th year Psychology graduates or Provisional Psychologists to join our dynamic team. The successful candidates will be motivated to grow their career and possess a high level of confidence, interpersonal and organisational skills. These roles will work autonomously in the community visiting Residential Aged Care homes and will be responsible for the delivery of the PAC Program (Psychology Aged Care) to older adults.

Current Vacancies - Mental Health Practitioners:

PAC Program - Brisbane South: Springwood, Algester, Eight Mile Plains and surrounding areas (part-time community-based roles are available)

PAC Program - Gold Coast: Tallebudgera, Elanora, Burleigh Heads and surrounding areas (part-time community-based roles are available)

PAC Program - North Coast NSW: Tweed Heads to Pottsville (part-time community-based role)

PAC Program - North Coast NSW: Byron Bay to Ballina (part-time community-based role)

You will be responsible for:

Delivery of our Psychology in Aged Care program, by providing assessment and psychological support to older adult residents living in Aged Care

Providing face to face evidence-based assessments and interventions to individuals/groups residing in Aged Care homes

Working collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Working with culturally sensitive practices for clients to deliver quality psychological services

Maintaining confidential session records and timely entry in client management systems

Composing detailed, concise correspondence to stakeholders (GP letters, risk reports)

Collaboratively working with agencies and allied health professionals

Developing clinical practice knowledge through active learning and engaging in professional development

Daily travel is an ongoing element of these roles as these opportunities are based in a variety of Aged Care/clinical settings within the larger PHN region and travel will only be required within the specific region that you work in.

About You:

Graduate / Graduating Social Worker or Psychology (Bachelor or Master’s Degree)

Eligible to apply for registration with either AASW or AHPRA

Experience in Educational, Disability and / or Community processes is preferred

Fully vaccinated in compliance with the Aged Care Industry

Own vehicle and Australian Driver’s license

Unrestricted working rights within Australia

At Change Futures We Value:

Partnership with our clients, our staff and volunteers, our funders and other organisations to achieve mutually beneficial goals that resonate with our mission and vision

Authenticity requires that all of our people conduct themselves ethically and honestly

Individuality, diversity and difference are embraced and respected

We value Kindness and compassion for others

We Reflect on our ways of working and seek always to achieve positive change; to measure and review our results; and strive to learn and grow in our relationships, practices and processes

What we can offer:

Paid Parental leave

Support to gain Mental Health Social Worker accreditation

Work/life balance - Part time flexibility is available for parents to work around school drop off/pick up

Professional development support and assistance

Access to Change Futures extensive free training library

Not-for-profit salary sacrificing benefits are available

Full-time and Part-time work opportunities

Plenty of variety in caseload and across a range of clinical Aged Care settings

Travel reimbursement when driving between Aged Care homes

If this sounds like what you are looking for, send us your CV, including the specific area you live in and a cover letter and feel free to visit us athttps://www.changefutures.org.au/residential-aged-care-services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $36.06 – $42.33 per hour

Benefits:

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Salary packaging

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you residing in Australia under a specific visa arrangement and if so, what type of visa has been allocated to you and what time period is it valid for?

As these roles are required to be based close to a specific region, ie Logan or Gold Coast and surrounds, what is the specific area that you live in?

Have you graduated from (or about to) your Social Worker study program or 4th/5th year Psychology study program

Licence/Certification:

Drivers License and own vehicle for work related travel (Required)

AASW or AHPRA registration (eligible or in progress) (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)

Work Location: In person