Mental Health Clinician

**Full-time opportunity until June 2025 (possibility to extend)**:

- ** Based at our Byron Bay office**:

- ** $43 - $54 per hour (based on qualifications and experience - Paid at Nurses & Midwives CN4 / SACS Level 4 / Psychologist Grade 2**)**:

- ** Generous**Salary Packaging** benefits of up to $18,550**

EACH is the Lead Agency of the Therapeutic Alliance (TA), a consortium of community based, not-for-profit services who provide services across the North Coast of NSW (the 3 main service hubs are located at Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Byron Bay). The alliance will deliver the Primary Mental Health Program (PMHP) through a multidisciplinary, person centred, hub-and-spoke model of care.

**What you’ll be doing**
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join our team, where you will play a vital role in codesigning, implementing and establishing an enhanced service, working alongside the existing mental health nursing program through our partner Health Voyage.
- Coordinate care, through liaison with psychiatrists, GPs, and clinicians involved in tertiary and primary mental health, as well as dual diagnosis care.
- Provide counselling and care coordination for complex mental health issues.
- Deliver evidence-based treatment in individual, group, and family contexts.
- Manage holistic assessments and care planning for clients.
- Collaborate with care agencies, educators, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to team meetings and case reviews to ensure effective care.
- Develop culturally appropriate services to meet diverse client needs.
- Consult with care partners and maintain strong collaborative relationships.
- Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance service outcomes.
- You will be provided with support through supervision tailored to your professional needs and scope of practice._

**Who we’re looking for**
If you’re an experienced and motivated _Mental Health Clinician_ who is passionate about supporting moderate to increasing acuity mental health issues, including complex and severe best treatment options, support services, co-morbidities, and co-occurring contexts, then we want to hear from you

To be successful in this position you will have:

- Skilled in formulating mental health treatment plans, and a working understanding of the impact of trauma upon mental health.
- Knowledge and ability to implement mental-health therapeutic approaches (e.g., DBT, ACT, recovery-based approaches).
- Assessment - mental state examination, crisis, and risk assessment including after-care planning.

**Qualifications**:

- ** Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing and/or other relevant discipline**

**_ Desirable_**
- **_ Credentialled mental health nurses or working towards._**

**Additional Information**:
**What we offer**
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- Opportunities for growth: EACH operate well over 200 programs and services which offer a variety of opportunities for progression and development.
- You will be provided with support through supervision tailored to your professional needs and scope of practice.
- Strong commitment to CPE / CPD though supported coaching and regular meetings with your manager.
- Play a key role in providing essential services to the community.
- Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year + $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment.
- A supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave.
- The opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Public Holiday Substitution policy.

**Join us at EACH**
For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. Our workforce comprises compassionate individuals ready to offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals from all walks of life. Join us in our mission and together, let's create meaningful change.
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. _

**Applications close** Wednesday 19th Feb 2025

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

**EACH Commitments**
- As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures_