Mental Health Clinician

Framework; Perth; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Purchased leave & deferred salary

Practice supervision

Peer support

Professional development opportunities

Wellness leave

Birthday leave

Job summary

Framework in Perth is seeking a mental health clinician to join its Suicide Intervention Program, providing short term counselling, risk assessments and safety planning for clients at moderate to high risk of suicide.

The fixed-term role runs until June 2027 with a high possibility of extension or permanency, and a casual pathway at $126k. Perth metro north location, comprehensive benefits including professional supervision, development opportunities and NFP salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term counselling and support for clients who have been assessed to be at moderate to high risk of suicide, who have attempted suicide or display self-harming behaviours.
• Develop detailed safety plans in collaboration with clients following appropriate risk assessments.
• Perform initial intake assessment/program triage function as required.
• Assist with facilitation or co-facilitation of group programs as required.
• Be able to respond to active clients who may be in crisis situations.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

• $101-103k + Super (permanent) or $126k (casual rate)
• Fixed-term role until end of June 2027 with high possibility of extension/permanency - can also be offered on a casual basis
• Join WA's leading primary health & mental health service provider in a critical support program
• Location - Perth metro north

About the organisation

The organisation are Western Australia's leading primary health care service provider & deliver a range of high-quality services across Mental Health, Disability/NDIS, Chronic Disease Support, Aged Care and more. As a values-based organisation, they are committed to delivering person-centred services for their clients & finding best solutions for their long-term health and wellbeing. They now have a unique opportunity for a mental health clinician to join their Suicide Intervention Program providing support to clients who have attempted or are at moderate to high risk of suicide

Benefits

• Permanent/fixed term salary: $101-103k + Super
• Casual employment salary: $126k
• Access to NFP salary packaging
• A unique chance to to be part of a critical mental health support service for families in WA that does not recruit often
• Purchased leave & deferred salary scheme
• Practice supervision, peer support and professional development opportunities provided
• Wellness leave, birthday leave and more leave options

Key responsibilities

• Provide short term counselling and support for clients who have been assessed to be at moderate to high risk of suicide, who have attempted suicide or display self-harming behaviours.
• Develop detailed safety plans in collaboration with clients following appropriate risk assessments.
• Perform initial intake assessment/program triage function as required.
• Assist with facilitation or co-facilitation of group programs as required.
• Be able to respond to active clients who may be in crisis situations.

Key selection criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy.
• Full registration with relevant membership body (AHPRA, AASW, ACA, PACFA).
• Demonstrated significant experience working with clients with mental health & psychosocial conditions including those at risk of suicide.
• Highly developed knowledge & skills in assessment and counselling.
• Provisional psychologists with experience in mental health, private practice & suicide support will be considered.