- FTE: Part-time 0.6 - 1FTE until June 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
- Location: Byron Bay (Bundjalung Nation), Coffs Harbour (Gumbaynggirr) or Port Macquarie (Birpai Nation) office
- Hourly Pay: Up to $56.65ph (depending on qualifications & experience)
- Generous Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550!
Each is the Lead Agency of the Therapeutic Alliance, a consortium of community based, not-for-profit services who provide services across the North Coast of NSW. The alliance will deliver the Primary Mental Health Program through a multidisciplinary, person centred, hub-and-spoke model of care.
What you’ll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality services, while collaborating with a team of experts in a multidisciplinary environment. Your impact will include:
- Coordinating care with psychiatrists, GPs, and clinicians for complex mental health and dual diagnosis cases.
- Providing evidence-based treatment through individual, group, and family settings.
- Managing holistic assessments & care planning for clients with diverse needs.
- Contributing to team meetings & case reviews to ensure the best outcomes.
- Developing culturally appropriate services for diverse communities.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to elevate service delivery.
Plus, you'll receive ongoing supervision and support to help you grow professionally!
Who we’re looking for
Are you passionate about supporting those with complex mental health needs and co-occurring issues? Do you have the skills to develop and deliver exceptional mental health care? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
You’ll need:
- Experience with Complex Mental Health: Demonstrated experience working with individuals with moderate to severe mental health issues, co-morbidities, and co-occurring contexts.
- Clinical Practice Excellence: Knowledge of and applied understanding of relevant clinical theories and demonstrated excellence in practice for complex and severe mental health issues.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches like DBT, ACT, & recovery-based models.
- Strong skills in mental health treatment planning & trauma-informed care.
- Excellent experience in risk assessment and after-care planning.