Mental Health Therapist

Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago


North Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time
  • Join a highly skilled and experienced team of specialists and peer workers expanding therapy opportunities in mental health
  • Opportunityto deliver specialised psychological therapies and interprofessional interventions
  • Full-time or job share

About the service

Barwon MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the facility

The Mental Health Therapy Service is a team of 30 people passionate about making a difference. We provide specialist assessment, consultation, peer support and evidenced-based psychotherapies as part of consumer’s treatment within Barwon Health's Community Mental Health services. This includes peer groups, occupational therapy, Autism services, dietetics, exercise physiology and comprehensive psychotherapy programs for personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders, and a clinical psychology trainee program. The service provides a no wrong door across local and area MH services for therapeutic treatment.  

About you

  • Health professional with experience in psychological therapies for mental health
  • Interest in developing new models of care and therapeutic approaches
  • Value inter-professional care and innovation

About the role

Alongside mental health clinicians, allied health, peer workers and well-being staff, you will:

  • Improve mental health outcomes through psychological therapy
  • Work with other professionals to co-deliver inter-professional programs
  • Build capacity in staff to integrate therapy into treatment plans

About the culture

We are a multi-disciplinary team who work in collaboration with continuing care treatment teams to ensure people have access to evidenced based psychotherapies.  We are dedicated to expending therapy opportunities in mental health and work in a supportive environment.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • EBA leave entitlements and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Access to employee wellness program
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments AND Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

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