About the Role

- Fixed term contract opportunity up until June 30^th 2026
- Outreach work in aged care facilities within the Illawarra and WFH

Join our "Continuing to be Me" (C2BMe) program, delivering mental health support to residents of aged care facilities across the Illawarra region. As a Clinician, you will independently provide comprehensive, evidence-based care, including clinical coordination, psychological, and psychosocial interventions. You'll lead both individual and group therapy, helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of older adults.

About you in the role

• Provide therapeutic intervention to older individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Conduct assessments, including bio-psychosocial and risk assessments, and track outcomes.
• Facilitate group therapy, such as art and reminiscing therapy.
• Attend regular clinical review meetings, group supervision (monthly), and operational supervision (every 6 weeks).
• Work autonomously, managing your own schedule and caseload.

About the Program

C2BMe offers low- and medium-intensity interventions, ensuring aged care residents with mental illness receive the same level of care available in the broader community. Our person-centred approach includes both group and individual therapies delivered by skilled allied health professionals.

What you need to succeed

• Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing (RN), Occupational Therapy, or Counselling.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies (APA, PACFA, or AASW).
• 1–2 years’ experience in mental health intervention.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work autonomously and stay organised

Even Better

• Experience working in aged care facilities.
• Providing mental health support to older adults.

Benefits & Culture

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people, regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply. Our benefits include:

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax) and company rewards.
• Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness training.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults in your community.

You’ll work with a grateful and engaging client base, receive supervision and support from a multidisciplinary team, and have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

To apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on 0466 801 937 / asullivan@uniting.org 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.   

Applications close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 2^nd October 2024