About the company/role:

• Department of Veterans' Affairs are seeking multiple clinicians to deliver vital phone-based mental health services to Australian veterans and their families.
• Clinicians work in a rostered 24/7 environment across 7 days within a hybrid work from office/home model
• Training provided
• 12-month contract
• Based in Melbourne CBD

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and be able to commit to a rostered 24/7 work environment and possess experience in mental health settings providing intake and assessment and, evidence-based brief counselling intervention

Duties:

• Provide trauma-informed intake, risk assessments, and counselling
• Triage and refer clients to appropriate services
• Maintain documentation within client management systems
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development
• Liaise and attend regular meetings with the Assistant Director and other Clinicians to review client cases.
• Liaise with clients’ family members and additional treatment providers and/or other Open Arms/DVA stakeholders to coordinate care.

About you:

• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration OR Working with Children check
• AHPRA-registered Psychologist, OT, RN or AASW/PACFA/ACA member
• Experience in mental health and telephone-based services
• Outstanding communication, judgement, and IT skills
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 rotating roster

Benefits

• Purposeful work with veterans and their families
• Flexible working arrangements and strong team culture
• Competitive salary and learning support

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah or Cathy on 03 9040 1630.

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