Psychological Business Partner (0.6 FTE)

Fire Rescue Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Days Off

Flexible work arrangements

Annual sports voucher

Discounted Health Insurance

Corporate Clothing Allowance

Gym access

Close to Public Transport

Job summary

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) seeks a Psychological Business Partner to provide early intervention counselling and wellbeing services for FRV staff, including supervision, on-call support and education. The role is on-site in East Melbourne, 0.6 FTE, with a rotation roster for on-call duties and travel to fire stations as needed.

You will manage a caseload, support staff with best-practice mental health services, and ensure compliant data recording and reporting within governance standards.

Qualifications

• Full unconditional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Accredited as a Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) – essential
• Current valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychological counselling services (required) / to Emergency Services / Agencies (operational and/or corporate) - desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency Services organisations and issues related to these working environments, in particular trauma risks (including PTSD, high prevalence disorders, substance use disorders and relationship issues) and organisational culture issues. (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate sensitively and effectively with Emergency Services staff (operational and corporate).

Responsibilities

• Carry a case load of clients through provision of comprehensive and flexible psychological services including; assessment, goals for intervention, treatment planning and evaluation and referrals in accordance with professional, ethical and relevant Mental Health standards
• Provide specialist support and supervision to FRV staff including Peer Support Officers (including a component of Peer Supervision), HSW staff to deliver best practice mental health and wellbeing services
• Accurate collection, recording, collation and reporting of mental health data and information (case notes, statistics, client records and files) in accordance to organisational clinical governance and legislative protocols
• Provide on call services as part of a rotating roster of clinical staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

AASW accreditation

Board Approved Supervisor

Driver's license

Counselling experience

Emergency services knowledge

Education

Psychologist registration

Mental Health Social Worker accreditation

Job description

Psychological Business Partner (0.6 FTE)

Tenure: Permanent (part time 0.6 FTE)

Location: East Melbourne

The Psychological Business Partner provides early intervention counselling services to FRV staff members, ensuring effective assessment, service delivery and referral practices are delivered in accordance with best mental health and wellbeing practices.

The Psychological Business Partner will support the delivery of proactive Health and Wellbeing initiatives, by assisting key HSW (Health Safety and Wellbeing) staff in their delivery of health and wellbeing services (such as supervision within the FRV Peer Support Program, and on call services). The Psychological Business Partner alsoprovides psychological education and wellbeing screening services to staff (operational and non operational). Out of this service, the business partner may facilitate referrals and follow ups to internal and external support services. The Psychological Business Partner service is delivered on site, meaning that travel to FRV Fire Stations and work locations is required.

Functional Accountabilities:

Carry a case load of clients through provision of comprehensive and flexible psychological services including; assessment, goals for intervention, treatment planning and evaluation and referrals in accordance with professional, ethical and relevant Mental Health standards

Provide specialist support and supervision to FRV staff including Peer Support Officers (including a component of Peer Supervision), HSW staff to deliver best practice mental health and wellbeing services

Accurate collection, recording, collation and reporting of mental health data and information (case notes, statistics, client records and files) in accordance to organisational clinical governance and legislative protocols

Provide on call services as part of a rotating roster of clinical staff.

The Team

The Commissioner’s Office is responsible for all aspects of the work of Fire Rescue Victoria, including the health safety and wellbeing of all staff, Government liaison on any matters that relate to FRV, performance monitoring and assurance activities and specialist practise leadership including PFAS (Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances).

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Access to Rostered Day/s Off (if applicable)

Flexible work arrangements may be available

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

Career and professional development

Enterprise Agreement salary increases

Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

Access to an annual sports voucher

Discounted Health Insurance

Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

Free access to gym facilities

Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Full unconditional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or

Accredited as a Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - essential

AHPRA registration as a Board Approved Supervisor (desirable); or AASW Association Accredited Supervisor (desirable)

Current valid driver's license

Demonstrated experience in providing psychological counselling services (required) / to Emergency Services / Agencies (operational and/or corporate) - desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency Services organisations and issues related to these working environments, in particular trauma risks (including PTSD, high prevalence disorders, substance use disorders and relationship issues) and organisational culture issues. (desirable)

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate sensitively and effectively with Emergency Services staff (operational and corporate).

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident to apply for this position