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Psychologist - LifeConnect

Neami National

Join the exciting Suicide Prevention and Postvention Service (LifeConnect) in providing support and capacity building activities to the community.

About the Role

  • Part Time up to 0.9 FTE (negotiable)
  • Maximum Term Contract until 31 July 2022
  • $70,000 - $86,950 p.a pro rata depending on skills and experience
  • Based within the Inner East, Outer East and Northern Metropolitan Melbourne Region
  • Monday to Friday hours, some after hours and weekend work as required.
  • Will be required to use own vehicle at times

Neami National have been commissioned by the Eastern Melbourne PHN to deliver suicide prevention services and activities. The program includes bereavement counselling fo people impacted by suicide and a suite of capacity building activities including group therapy, training and community debriefing.

Core duties

  • Provide individual clinical interventions including counselling and community debriefing
  • Provide evidence-based training and capacity building workshops to key stakeholders
  • Facilitate wellbeing programs for at-risk groups
  • Oversee the LifeConnect referral screening and intake process
  • Provide clinical consultation to other members of the team
  • Work with community partners

What will you bring to the role?

  • Understanding of key issues affecting clients in the community experiencing bereavement, grief and poor mental health
  • Demonstrated skills in the provision of high-quality assessments and interventions to resolve/ameliorate emotional distress of consumers
  • Ability to effectively perform in an environment of change, to be creative when problem solving and work to timelines
  • Understanding of issues relevant to people impacted by suicide living in the community and a strong commitment to consumer rights and participation in their community
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of trauma informed care

Mandatory requirements:

  • Current registration in the health profession of psychology with Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA), ideally possessing mental health accreditation
  • Experience as a practising psychologist, is preferable but not essential
  • Current Victorian Working with Children Check
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Drivers licence
  • Comprehensively insured and Registered motor vehicle for work purposes
  • Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
  • A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

Incentives include:

  • Diverse and inclusive organisation
  • Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
  • Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
  • Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please apply now before Sunday 7 June 2020. The advertisement may close sooner if suitable candidates are identified.

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Name: Ed Marrinan, LifeConnect Service Manager

Phone number: 0428 663 109

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.

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