Mental Health Practitioner

4 months ago

Parramatta, Australia Anglicare Full time

About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need
- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us

Join Our Team: Mental Health Practitioner - Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate mental health support to those in need?

Role Overview:
As a Mental Health Practitioner for the Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons Program, you will play a vital role in providing counselling and holistic mental health support to our elderly clients living in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) across the WESTERN SYDNEY REGION. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, offering individual and group counselling sessions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This is a remote job, traveling to see clients at multiple facilities within the WESTERN SYDNEY PHN region.

This position is fixed term until 29 June 2025, part time 3 days a week, paid SCHADS award, level 5

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for older adults
- Develop personalised treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs
- Provide individual and group counselling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and family members to ensure holistic care and support
- Advocate for the mental health needs of older adults within the RACF
- Ensure that participants are involved in implementing individual recovery plans as much as possible by facilitating and encouraging them to work toward goals and increase capacity to become more independent.
- Engage with staff of RACFs to market and promote the EWOP program and encourage their adoption of the program

Qualifications:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications for the professions of Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, Registered Nurse or equivalent.
- Minimum two years’ experience with counselling, psychotherapy, and/or other focused psychological strategies; including working with people with a mental health challenges and/or experience in the aged care sector
- Current membership to professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW or Australian Counselling Association or equivalent), continue to provide membership annually with employment.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check for paid employment purposes, NDIS check and certification, Police check

Benefits:

- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults by providing vital mental health support
- Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to excellence in care
- Excellent remuneration package and company benefits, including fitness passport
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment
- Learning and Development opportunities within the organisation

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about promoting mental health and well-being among older adults, align with Anglicare values and mission, and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

or call Amita Singla, Team leader on 041767690

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse

Application Close Date: September 23, 2024

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