• Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers welcome to apply

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

Our organisation is part of the Mission of the Catholic Church and every aspect of our care is based on the Christian values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence. It is these values that guide our holistic approach to caregiving, with respect for the dignity and worth of each person.

The Position

St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services (MWS) are community based and provides service to people aged 16 and over. The MWS provides therapeutic mental health counselling and support, group work and referrals for families experiencing mental health difficulties. These services are offered on a non-residential, non-crisis basis.

We currently have an opportunity available for a fully qualified and experienced Mental Health Clinician, with MBS provider capability, to commence as a member of our multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidates will be based at Ballarat, but willing to work from a hub site as required.

The role requires that the successful candidate will be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number.

This 12 month part time contract is offering a 30.4 or 38 hours per fortnight. Hours of work to be discussed during interview.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Registration with (AHPRA) or Psychology Board of Australia.
• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Experience/ability to provide group programs and individual therapy to adolescent (16yrs+) and adult patients/clients presenting with a myriad of concerns.
• Demonstration of research and evidence based practice methodologies and ability to undertake quality improvement activities.
• Current Drivers License.

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts
• Flexible Work Options
• Professional Development

* All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)

St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.