Mental Health Professional

About the role

Positions located both in Broome and Kununurra. As a member of the Mental Health Team, Mental Health Professionals provide evidence based focused psychological interventions to clients accessing Boab Health Services' Mental Health Team. You will have National registration as well as/or membership with your professional body. The role also includes the delivery of mental health education to other service providers and the communities within the Kimberley. All members of the Mental Health Team work together to deliver outcomes consistent with the company's Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Annual Operational Plan in support of Boab as a Primary Health Care organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Assistance with the provision of mental health triage, screening, and assessment of clients experiencing high prevalence mental health issues or clients at risk of suicide or self-harm and participation in case load management

• Provide mental health assessment of clients, aged 16 +, experiencing high prevalence mental health issues or clients at risk of suicide or self-harm

• Provide evidence based focused psychological interventions to clients referred for Counselling services within a range of settings e.g. one or more designated Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, outreach clinics and hospitals

• Undertake risk assessment and safety planning to clients experiencing suicidal ideation or issues of self-harm

• Partake in working groups and meetings relevant to service development as identified by the Mental Health Manager

• Provide best practice, evidence-based, effective interventions and group/community education programs

• Comply with Boab Health Services policies and procedures regarding client file documentation in support of best practice

• Collect and record data required for reporting by funding bodies and Boab Health Services

• Deliver educational information to individuals and community groups, including information on primary mental health prevention

• Maintain professional skills through continuing professional development and participation in formal clinical supervision on a regular basis

About you

• National registration to work as a Mental Health Professional (i.e. Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Aboriginal Mental Health Worker)

• Current membership of a professional body such as the APS, ACMHN, AASW or OTA

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience using focused psychological strategies on high prevalence mental health conditions

• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and safety planning to clients experiencing suicidal ideation or issues of self-harm

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) and proven ability to build and maintain relationships

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills; including a flexible approach to work, along with the ability to use initiative to work both independently and as part of a team

• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and small business operating software

• Willingness to travel intra and interstate as required (including by light aircraft, watercraft, and 4WD) and possession of a "C class" WA driver's license, or equivalent transferable license

• Ability to maintain ethical conduct and strict confidentiality in regard to patients and staff

Benefits

• 6 weeks Annual Leave

• District Allowance of $5,200 p.a.

• Generous Supported Professional Development Opportunities

• Salary Packaging with additional packaging options for remote area living

• Relocation Assistance (where applicable)

• Supported External Supervision

• Remote Travel Allowance (where applicable)

Further Information

Further information can be located on our website, including JDF and role information. https://boabhealth.com.au/careers/positions-vacant/

About us

Boab Health Services Ltd is a not-for-profit primary health care organisation servicing the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Services include allied health, mental health, and Integrated Team Care. Boab Health Services delivers these services from centres in Broome and Kununurra with outreach to the wider communities in the Kimberley.