At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate mental health support to families during the perinatal journey.
- Company: Join St John of God Social Outreach, a leading healthcare provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of women and families facing mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work with relevant registration.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Your role at St John of God Social Outreach involves joining our Social Outreach team in Ballarat on a permanent part-time basis. You will be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team providing integrated, evidence-based care to women, infants, partners, and families experiencing perinatal and infant mental health challenges. Your responsibilities include:
- Providing assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ongoing support.
- Delivering advanced level clinical services including individualised and group clinical care.
- Conducting comprehensive assessment and care planning for complex and general caseloads.
- Ensuring effective multidisciplinary teamwork through professional communication and liaison with colleagues, patients/carers, and service providers.
- Liaising with compensable bodies, financial institutions, and external care agencies where appropriate.
- Promoting effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, including verbal and written feedback to referring doctors.
About You
You will hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work with current registration or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body. For Social Workers, current Mental Health Accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is essential. You will also need a Medicare Provider Number or must be eligible to obtain one. You should have demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions, with strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience in, or a strong interest in, perinatal and infant mental health will be highly regarded, as well as experience running groups and providing individual therapy. Above all, you will be committed to person-centred care and aligned with the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care: Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice, and Excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer the following compensation:
Psychologist: $79,551 to $118,246 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation.
Social Worker: $75,308 to $109,067 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation.
This is a permanent position, working 22.8 hours per week. Salary packaging options are available for various benefits, including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, and other everyday living expenses. Additional benefits include employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance, as well as professional development opportunities to support your ongoing clinical growth and career progression.
Contact
For all enquiries, contact Kelly Jacobson, Clinical Coordinator on 1800 292 292.
Diversity & Inclusion
At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, proactively taking steps to protect them from abuse. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful, secure, welcoming, and accessible. At St John of God Health Care, we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, focusing on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with numerous opportunities to grow professionally and personally, while maintaining a great work-life balance.
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St John of God Hospital & Medical Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. With a focus on meaningful contributions to healthcare, employees enjoy flexible remote working options, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the community while working alongside dedicated professionals in Melbourne.
