Mental Health Clinician

Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique needs of the community. We highly value Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland with the Medicare Mental Health centres.

Founded in 2013, Clarity Healthcare is dedicated to providing compassionate and recovery-based care for individuals facing mental health challenges. From private services to hospital substitution programs, we are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our community.

Here's your chance to be part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary model, working alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, peer workers and registered nurses under one roof. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, bringing with them a range of expertise and skill sets. They work closely with clients to develop personalised treatment plans that address their individual needs in a safe and empathetic environment.

About The Role

We are looking for Mental Health Clinician. Responsibilities include:

• Engaging with participants providing personalised counselling, therapy and brief therapeutic interventions
• Conducting intake assessments and developing tailored counselling plans in collaboration with participants and their families
• Advocating for participants and coordinating with other clinicians, peer lived experience workers and stakeholders to enhance interventions and well-being
• Monitoring and managing participants' mental health and well-being, collaborating with health professionals as needed
• Participating in clinical meetings, case meetings with peer lived experience workers, training sessions, and professional development activities to enhance your expertise
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with peer lived experience workers and other mental health clinicians

About You

• Current AHPRA registration in relevant discipline (psychologist, registered nurse with a background in mental health therapy) or AASW (Social Worker) (mental health accreditation highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions
• Demonstrated skills and experience in trauma informed counselling and therapy including the use of multiple clinical counselling modalities
• Ability to demonstrate and provide mental health triage and participant de-escalation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including computer literacy
• Ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders
• Passion for making a difference and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet program delivery KPIs

What We Offer

• A value driven organisation, where our team have chosen our values: integrity and honesty; inclusive and person centred; continuous learning; accountability; respect
• Competitive salary package
• We are deeply passionate about a supportive work environment and looking after your mental wellbeing, which includes Employee Assistance Program, Workplace wellness initiatives, and one-on-one wellbeing support as part of supervision
• A workplace that is fun and exciting to be a part of, working with a team that doesn't take ourselves too seriously, and we have a sense of humour; bi-monthly group social events
• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Clarity Health Care. We aim to continue building a team with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences
• Career development opportunities as part of our growing and diversified business
• Clinicians are supported by administration and processes to deliver outcomes for their clients

A focus on professional development unparalleled in mental health clinics including:

• We offer up to $2,000 in professional development allowance and up to 2 days professional development leave
• Working within a team-based model with the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of health professionals
• Weekly educational sessions and case review sessions, including professional development led by Professor David Castle
• A low ratio of clinicians to team leaders allowing for extensive clinical supervision and operational support

If you're ready to bring your passion and expertise to a role that truly makes a difference, either full time or part time, we want to hear from you. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us.