TRAUMA/CRITICAL INCIDENTS - PSYCHOLOGISTS/SOCIAL WORKERS - CONTRACTORS

Convergence International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge International seeks experienced trauma management specialists to provide critical incident response services, including emergency response and crisis counselling, across client organisations. You will deliver one-on-one trauma support and group sessions using Psychological First Aid and related approaches, while assessing workplace issues and offering intervention programs.

Contractors work according to availability, travel to sites and flexible engagement levels are expected in this

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Minimum 2 years trauma management or relevant consultancy experience.
• Able to assess workplace issues and advise on interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Willingness to travel to client sites for trauma response work.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical incident response services using PFA and trauma interventions.
• Deliver one-on-one trauma support and group sessions as required.
• Support organisations with incident themes, recommendations and process improvements.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma management

Workplace assessment

Travel to client sites

People Assist (EAP/RRS)

Negotiation

Facilitation

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Professional registration

Driver's license

Job description

TRAUMA/CRITICAL INCIDENTS - PSYCHOLOGISTS/SOCIAL WORKERS - CONTRACTORS

• Contractors – work according to your availability - Psychologists, Social Workers or Counsellors
• Partner up with a leading Mental Health services provider
• Grow your own private practice as a contractor
• Combination of assessment and onsite/phone-based response work

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 roleis to provide Critical Incident Response Services (including emergency response, critical incidents, planned support service, 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. This support is required during an incident or organisational change, and will involve informing the organisations of themes, recommendations, or any internal (customer) process improvements. This role may also include the delivery of Employee Counselling and Training and Consulting Services.

We are seeking contractors who are experienced registered Psychologists and Social Workers to provide critical incident 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 one-on-one trauma support and group sessions.

About you

• Experience in providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Relevant experience and minimum 2 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 willingness to travel to client sites to do trauma response work
• Demonstrated ability and experience in delivering People Assist services (EAP, RRS).
• High level negotiation and facilitation skills
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Trained in Psychological First Aid as well as be registered with the appropriate professional body
• Have a current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join Converge

Working at Converge means joining a diverse, talented, and caring community where our people feel included, valued, and connected. We are passionate about transforming the wellbeing of people at work. Converge is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. 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.

For more information visit www.convergeinternational.com.au.

Please note that Converge will not ask you for personal details, including banking details, when you are undergoing the recruitment process. Talent Acquisition Consultants will only contact you via email and/or phone call, not through social media channels. Any details provided will be store securely in line with Converge International’s Privacy Policy which is available on our website by visiting https://convergeinternational.com.au/privacy-policy/