Trauma/Critical Incident Consultant - ACT & VIC

Convergence International; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Volunteer leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

Clinical supervision

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning

Internal mobility

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Converge International in Australia is seeking committed trauma management specialists to support a diverse range of clients, including government and corporate organisations. The role covers rapid response services, triage, and one-on-one or group trauma support, using Psychological First Aid and related interventions.

We welcome registered psychologists or social workers with at least 3 years in trauma management and strong facilitation skills, able to work across busy environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Minimum 3 years trauma management and/or relevant consultancy services.
• Passion to help people and ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and report writing skills.
• Experience delivering People Assist services (EAP, RRS).
• High level negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Collaborative work with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide Rapid Response Services (including critical incidents, planned support, rapid connect, disaster response and incident forums).
• Deliver Psychological First Aid and other trauma interventions to individuals and groups.
• Triage, one-on-one trauma support and group sessions for client organisations.
• Contribute to organisational learning by informing on themes and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Psychosocial interventions

Counselling

Time management

Report writing

People Assist services

Negotiation & facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Positive attitude

Education

Behavioural Sciences degree

Professional registration

Job description

Trauma/Critical Incident Consultant - ACT & VIC

• Partner up with a leading Mental Health services provider
• Join a national trauma response team in prime CBD location
• Combination of triage/assessment and onsite response work
• Full-time, Part-time employment and contractor opportunities available
• Work with Government and corporate clients

Seeking committed trauma management specialists who can support a diverse range of clients.

Converge International is a wholly Australian owned organisation with the wellbeing of people and their workplaces at the heart of all we do. We are a leader in providing health & wellbeing and people risk management solutions. We provide a range of Employee Assistance Programs, crisis response and consulting services. This is your opportunity to work with some of Australia's largest organisations in various industries including, government agencies and corporate organisations.

About the role

The Purpose of this role is to provide Rapid Response Services (including critical incidents, planned support service, rapid connect, disaster response and incident support forums) using the primary intervention models of Psychological First Aid, stepped care and referral pathways, to support Converge International's customers during an incident or organisational change, and informing the organisations of themes, recommendations, or any internal (customer) process improvements. This role may also include the delivery of EAP and Training and Consulting Services.

We are seeking motivated and experienced registered Psychologists and Social Workers to provide critical incident, general debriefing and crisis counselling support to our client organisations. Using Psychological First Aid (PFA) and other trauma specific interventions and approaches to support individuals and their organisations through providing triage, one-on-one trauma support and group sessions.

About you

• Experience in providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Relevant experience and minimum 3 years trauma management and/or relevant consultancy services
• Demonstrated ability to assess workplace issues, identify suitable intervention programs and provide solution- focussed advice to achieve agreed outcomes
• Have a passion to help people and enjoy working flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, report writing skills and your willingness to demonstrate a 'can do' attitude
• Demonstrated ability and experience in delivering People Assist services (EAP, RRS).
• High level negotiation and facilitation skills
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders

Working at Converge means joining a diverse, talented, and caring community where our people feel included, valued and connected. We hire for heart. We are passionate about transforming the wellbeing of people at work. Its at the core of all that we do.

Our commitment to you:

• Competitive remuneration
• Volunteer leave
• Paid parental leave
• Purchasing of additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible, diverse and challenging work
• Regular clinical supervision
• Access to training and professional development
• Access to LinkedIn Learning to support your ongoing development
• Career development through internal mobility
• Lifestyle discounts - Discounted movie tickets, retail discounts and much more

5 years of relevant experience as a psychologist or social worker is desirable and you will be trained in Psychological First Aid. A tertiary qualification in Behavioural Sciences and registration with the appropriate professional body is required. A current driver's license and your own vehicle is a must.

Converge is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive in the workplace. We encourage and support applications from people of all levels of experiences and abilities, ages, diverse backgrounds and cultures, including First Nations people and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please note that Converge will not ask you for personal details, including banking details, when you are undergo the recruitment process. Talent Acquisition Consultants will only contact you via email and/or phone call, not through social media channels.

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