Description:

DFP Recruitment are working with our Federal Government client Open Arms  who are seeking Counsellors to join their Clinical Operations team in Spring Hill on a 12 month contract with possible extensions. This role would see you facilitating the delivery of Open Arms counselling services and other programs to veterans, ADF personnel and their families in rural and outer metropolitan areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team & provide assistance to the community.

As a Counsellor at Open Arms, some of your duties will include:

Provision of high quality clinical services including assessment and referral, evidence based individual, couple and family counselling, and case management to eligible Open Arms clients in order to achieve outcomes identified in care planning processes.

Contribution to the development and delivery of Open Arms group programs as required.

Maintaining clinical records according to Open Arms standards, collating and analysing data from client records, and preparing reports as required to assist in evaluating and improving service delivery.

Facilitating the delivery of Open Arms counselling and other programs to veterans, ADF personnel and their families in rural and outer metropolitan areas.

Applying quality assurance principles and procedures to ensure the clinical practice, reporting and invoicing activities of outreach counsellors meet contractual requirements

Participation in and contribution to ongoing learning and development activities and maintenance of professional status.

Participation in community development and service promotion activities as required.

Participation in program evaluation and research activities, contributing to project management activities that implement strategic directions and quality improvement recommendations, and provide feedback for ongoing development of clinical policies and procedures.

 To be successful you will have:

Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers or Mental Health Occupational Therapists with extensive mental health experience.

Qualifications must be that of an accredited health profession or social worker

Qualified health professionals must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).

Social workers must be registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencement.

Health professionals and social workers must have extensive clinical and relevant management experience.

Trained and experienced in the treatment of PTSD. Ability to conduct couples and family therapy would also be desirable.

In return you will receive:

An attractive hourly rate, up to $65 per hour + super

Internal Operational Supervision as well as External Clinical Supervision

Great and supportive team environment

Full time positions (37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri) in Spring Hill and/or Aspley

If you're interested in applying but have a few more questions, please don't hesitate to contact DFP Recruitment on 07 3239 2500. Good luck!