Your role at St John of God Social Outreach We are looking to recruit a Team Leader for our Midland service, who is a qualified Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing. This role will be offered on a fixed-term basis covering leave for 12 months with possibility of extension. Our team provides a safe and welcoming spaces for locals to walk in and access free mental health support and services - no referral, Medicare card or appointment needed. Staffed by qualified mental health professionals and people with lived experience, the centres provide immediate support to adults in distress, including their families, friends and carers. We can also connect people with other support services, such as employment assistance, to support them in the future. The Position Provides direct services to clients and or carers on an individual or group level Participants in the completion of comprehensive mental health and risk assessment Deliver strengths based mental health support through the delivery of evidence-based practices Undertakes formulation of comprehensive treatment support plans designed to meet a client’s immediate needs Provide consultation and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team as required Actively participate and where appropriate, leads family meetings Participate in multi-disciplinary service approach for clients, including contributing to the ongoing development of service delivery The Successful Candidate will have demonstrated experience within community mental health services as well as demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of community mental health interventions (such as LIPI and DBT/CBT etc.) Applicants must hold the relevant Tertiary qualification in Social Work Occupational Therapy or Nursing and be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This role will require a currently C drivers license, current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearence. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer: Grade 2 OT/Social Worker : $126,487 to $134,871 plus 12% Superannuation Grade 2 CN : $109,599 to $115, 682 plus 12% Superannuation Fixed-term 12-month contract | Midland | 38 hours per week Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For enquiries, please contact Shannon Wilson, Midland Medicare Mental Health services Manager on 0439 053 440. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date. At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
