Psychologist (Provisional/Registered) OR Social Worker

The Salvation Army; Morwell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly supervision

Provisional Psychologist development

Registration program for provisional/新

In-house training

Mentor support

Team collaboration

EAP and wellness initiatives

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus) Gippsland is recruiting for a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Social Worker to provide counselling and therapeutic services to job seekers with diverse mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs. Part-time and full-time options are available, offering a rewarding role with broad experience.

You will join an Allied Health team that supports employment staff, build networks with external services, and work across culturally diverse

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and clinical practice with practical application.
• Experience with people having mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs, including SUD.
• Experience delivering counselling to vulnerable individuals.
• Experience assessing needs and making referrals to supports.
• Experience managing at-risk clients (suicide/violence).
• Knowledge of employment services and community services sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and vocational assessment for referred job seekers using appropriate tests and tools.
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to address psychological barriers to employment.
• Provide consultation support to employment staff in the region.
• Liaise with internal and external service providers to strengthen links and networks for job seekers.
• Communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Skills

Counselling skills

Psychology knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

AHPRA registration (Provisional/General)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Social Worker for our Gippsland region. You will provide a range of counselling and therapeutic services to job seekers with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs. Part-time and full-time options available.

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.

We are currently recruiting for a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Social Worker for our Gippsland region. You will provide a range of counselling and therapeutic services to job seekers with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs. Part-time and full-time options available.

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.

The Allied Health team plays an important part in the support of people experiencing hardships and barriers to employment. Apply for this role if you are seeking a rewarding role, and one that will provide you with a broad range of experience.

About the role:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and vocational assessment for referred job seekers, including the use of appropriate psychological tests and assessment tools
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to job seekers to address psychological barriers to obtaining employment
• Provide consultation support to employment staff in the region
• Liaise with internal and external service providers to develop and maintain relevant links and networks to strengthen services for EPlus job seekers
• Effectively communicate with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures

About you:

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated practical application
• Previous experience working with people with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs, including drugs and alcohol dependency
• Experience in the delivery of counselling services to vulnerable individuals
• Experience in assessing individual's needs and making appropriate referrals to enhance supports
• Experience in managing people at risk, including suicide and violence risks
• Knowledge of employment services and community services sector
• Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships to facilitate the achievement of work goals
• An understanding of the role employment has in maintaining good mental and physical health
• High level of passion and energy that motivates others
• Must have current drivers license, with the ability and flexibility to travel to Employment Plus sites

What we offer:

• Weekly group supervision and regular individual group supervision
• Opportunities for Provisional Psychologists to develop their competencies in preparation for full registration
• Flexibility for Provisional Psychologists to complete provisional registration program
• Opportunities for newly registered Psychologists to develop the essential core areas of practice to ensure you become confident in practicing as a Psychologist
• Opportunities for fully registered Psychologists to take on projects, and take the lead in various initiatives as they occur.
• An opportunity for Social Workers to fulfil the requirements to obtain Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registration.
• Allocation of a mentor to guide and assist you for induction into your role
• Be supported by the Allied Health Manager who is an AHPRA approved supervisor who has been providing supervision services for over 8 years and has worked in the mental health and disability sectors for over 16 years
• In-house training on core areas of practice including assessment, formulation, Intervention and treatment amongst various other practical topics
• Join a fantastic team of Psychologists and Social Workers who work closely together and support each other.

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
• Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
• Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
• Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
• Comprehensive and supportive on the job training

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA; Provisional or General registration) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is required.

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.

At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***************@salvationarmy.org.au. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.