• Job Reference No V0135

BHN provides NDIS therapeutic supports (speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology & social work/counselling) in line with participant’s approved NDIS plan and goals. A position has become available within the NDIS Adult team. A specialism in any of the following areas is desirable, Mental health, AOD, Trauma, ASD, Intellectual Disability and/or emotional regulation. The role of the therapist will be to provide assessment and specialist intervention/therapy as per the participant's and family's/carers goals.

Ideally, you will possess:

• A professional qualification in Psychology.
• Experience in working with adults with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver psychological assessments and provide written recommendations.
• Excellent knowledge of social model of health.
• A clear understanding of NDIS service delivery and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications with your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Catherine Harris, Coordinator NDIS Adult Team on 03 9525 1300 or email [email protected] using the subject line: NDIS Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.