• Psychologist or Social Worker
• Part time (0.8 FTE)
• 6 Month Contract (with the possibility of extension)

About you

You are a recovery-focussed, enthusiastic and experienced counsellor (Psychologist or Social Worker) with a sound understanding of the social model of health and a commitment to self-determination, empowerment and resilience.

If this sounds like you, then keep reading, as we are currently recruiting to our team.

About the role

This vital counselling role is part of the integrated Head to Help stepped care mental health team at Banyule Community Health (BCH), which provides expert support from mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, peer workers and care coordinators to people across the lifespan who are experiencing mental health concerns.

The Head to Help program provides a flexible, tailored response to meet people's needs in the most timely and appropriate way to support recovery and engender self-determination, recognising the episodic nature of mental health concerns.

You will provide low- moderate intensity psychological care to clients with low, moderate and severe mental health concerns.

You will work closely with other members of the Head to Help team and collaboratively with other Wellbeing and Support teams at BCH to support people with a welcoming, responsive, and flexible approach.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology and significant experience working with complex issues including AOD, gambling and family violence.
• If you are a Social Worker, must be a current member of AASW or eligible for membership. Accredited Mental Health Social Worker status (or working towards) is highly regarded.
• If you are a Psychologist, must be registered with AHPRA.
• Experience in providing counselling to individuals/families/carers/young people across a broad range of presenting issues.

About us

Banyule Community Health (BCH) offers a range of Counselling and Support Services including: Gambler's Help, Alcohol and Drug/Dual Diagnosis Counselling, Peer Support, LIFT Stepped Care for Mental Health (counselling, early intervention, peer support, care coordination, mental health nursing) and Generalist Counselling. Our counselling and support services are committed to working with clients towards their goals in a flexible and holistic manner. Services are available for individuals, couples, children and families affected by gambling, problematic AoD use, mental health issues, family violence and other issues. Treatment is provided both face to face and via telehealth, with individual and group interventions. In addition, BCH offers a comprehensive range of allied health services, counselling services, medical services, oral health and community health and wellbeing activities.

BCH services are underpinned by social and public models of health.

Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter. Interviews will be on Monday 24/5/2021.

For further information please contact Team Leader Jo Hutton 0475 943 946.

Banyule Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring recruitment processes are fair to all candidates.

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