Holyoake is a leading provider of counselling and support services for people impacted directly and indirectly by alcohol, other drugs, and related mental health issues. We operate through five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and Merredin, and employ over 100 staff.
Holyoake are recruiting for a qualified Allied Health Professional for a part-time, 4 day per week role based in Northam.
Holyoake is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and others from diverse communities to apply.
As an Allied Health Professional, you’ll be supporting Medicare Mental Health service consumers, and working alongside your colleagues on the team which include specialist nursing, other allied health professionals and lived experience peer workers. You’ll also:
- be supported by our Medicare Mental Health Service Manager.
- have access to first class professional supervision, professional development, and support.
- have the opportunity to be innovative, helping us to find new ways to meet mental health service gaps in the region.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide support services to consumers of the Head to Health service in accordance with the service model.
- Undertake health screening and health monitoring activities.
- Undertake assessments including mental state assessments and risk assessments and provide appropriate interventions to consumers and carers.
- Provide clinical interventions for consumers impacted by mental ill health including evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Provide Care Coordination, develop recovery plans and discharge plans in consultation with consumers/carers.
- Provide education to consumers/carers.
The skills you’ll need (selection criteria):
- Demonstrated recent experience (within the speciality), knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of mental health presentations and comorbid disorders.
- Understanding of client assessment, care coordination, and support.
- An understanding of client confidentiality and appropriate conduct.
- Understanding of mental ill health and related issues.
- Knowledge of relevant government and community services and facilities.
You’ll also need:
- Relevant Tertiary allied health qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or other applicable Allied Health profession including full registration with AHPRA or relevant board.
- National Police Clearance, no more than three months old.
- Current WA Driver’s Licence.
We offer:
- First rate work environment working with a passionate, committed, and supportive team.
- Excellent opportunity to be a part of a values led organisation and make a difference.
- Very competitive above award salary, including fantastic salary packaging options and other benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A collaborative, inclusive and diverse environment.
- Additional recruitment incentives (eligibility criteria may apply).
- Professional development and internal growth opportunities.
- An innovative culture that is dynamic and competitive.
Interested? Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined above.
For more information, please contact Steve Papadopoulos at: spapadopoulos@holyoake.org.au
Holyoake is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and others from diverse communities to apply.
Referrals from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
