The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join a leading community health service as a Mental Health Clinician in the Mental Health Team. This is a part-time, permanent position (3 days a week).The Mental Health Clinician will provide therapeutic counselling to a caseload of clients through Community health counselling, NDIS, and other Fee for Services streams of funding. The aim is to deliver high quality, evidence-based short-term Therapeutic counselling to clients with a broad range of presenting issues. This includes undertaking mental health assessments, developing goals and treatment plans, providing psychological interventions (individually or within a group context) and working with parents/carers/family members and other professionals to coordinate care. This work will be supported by other clinicians in a multidisciplinary environment. Services may be delivered in person or via telehealth. Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake clinical assessment of consumers which includes mental health, AOD, psychosocial, functional, and physical assessment domainsProvide evidence-based psychological interventions and support, in line with relevant funding stream guidelinesLiaise with referrers and GPs in relation to reviewing and completing a Mental Health Treatment Plan (where appropriate)Deliver comprehensive participants’ NDIS plan reviews in order to provide evidence of the outcomes achieved and the progress made towards participants’ goalsLiaise with the NDIS coordinator in order to establish the best possible outcomes for the client.Undertake initial and ongoing risk assessments of clients and develop risk management plans Skills & ExperienceKey attributes of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to:An empathic, creative and professional therapeutic styleDemonstrated experience in the provision of mental health assessment, case formulation and treatmentExperience and/or training in a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions (such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focussed therapy)Genuine interest in working with clients with a range of mental health and psychosocial concerns, including those with co-occurring conditionsAbility to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, make decisions, organise workload, set priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to work creatively and safely with consumers from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTIQ, CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslandersTertiary qualifications in psychology and current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist (provisional psychologist with sufficient experience may be considered) orRelevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work and accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as a Mental Health Social Worker, or eligibility and plans to obtain accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker within the first twelve months of employment.Desirable: Experience in working therapeutically with individuals under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with capacity building and improving daily living skills, and under other Fee for Service funding streams. Culture & BenefitsPeople love working at Access Health & Community because we offer:Generous salary packaging opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase additional leaveCommitment to work-life balanceEmployee Well-being ProgramPaid parental leaveMonthly ADO (for full time employees) About Access Health & CommunityWe are a not for profit community health organisation operating in twelve locations across Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. AccessHC delivers medical, health and community services for all ages. We employ over 250 employees across Eastern Melbourne. To ApplyPlease submit your application here including your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria and further information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/ Applications close DATE: COB 12/12/21. Access Health and Community is a Child Safe OrganisationAccess Health and Community is committed to protecting the health and safety of our workers and those who attend our services. As per AccessHC policy and the Victorian Government public health order, successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their COVID Vaccination prior to appointment.Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Screening Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment. Access Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundPosition Description AUDMelbourne