Better Access / ATAPS Practitioner
Job No:
90452
Location:
Brimbank and Wyndham, VIC
Are you a compassionate professional with a commitment to the delivery of psychological intervention services?
This is your opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals within the local community.
About drummond street services
drummond street services (DS) is a not-for-profit, non-denominational agency that has over 130 years in the development and delivery of innovative services that strengthens families and communities with a strong focus on evidence-based/informed practice and across the prevention and early intervention spectrum of universal and targeted support.
Your Role as Practitioner
An exciting future of change has begun at drummond street. As such, the organisation is looking for a full-time Better Access / ATAPS Practitioner to join their team, working across Wyndham and Brimbank locations.
Reporting to the Manager Western Region, this role will see you providing psychological services to improve mental health and wellbeing of children and adults, under the Better Access and ATAPS programs within drummond street's Family Services Model of Practice.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Conducting bio psycho-social assessments of risk and protective factors associated with mental health outcomes in this community;
- Developing and implementing individual case plans in collaboration with clients;
- Providing appropriate referral to both internal and external support agencies to meet needs identified through the assessment process;
- Networking with a range of external health, social services and educational providers for the purpose of making appropriate client referrals or conjoint work where required; and
- Providing a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions to achieve better mental health outcomes.
To view a full position description, please click here.
About You
drummond street is welcoming applications from compassionate individuals who are looking to become part of a team committed to bettering the lives of individuals and communities. You'll be driven to provide the highest level of service at all times.
The following will be essential in this position:
- Tertiary qualifications and a background working as a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker;
- A valid Medicare Provider Number and working with children check;
- Working knowledge of the determinants of mental health and strong counselling skills;
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of psychological interventions to children and adults;
- A positive, creative and collaborative approach to the delivery of support services; and
- Experience working with diverse communities.
A Rewarding Opportunity
This is an incredibly gratifying opportunity to act as a key change-agent within a passionate NFP organisation.
Upon joining drummond street, you'll be welcomed into a hard-working, compassionate and supportive team of individuals from diverse backgrounds. You'll leave each and every day knowing you've made a positive impact on the delivery of psychological services.
In return for your dedication and commitment, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package (negotiable based on experience), as well as salary packaging options.
If you're looking to become part of an organisation that is truly making a difference to the community by promoting well-being for life, Apply Now!
To apply, please answer the questions below, and attach a resume on the next page before submitting your application.