Mental Health Social Worker

• Excellent remuneration package + NFP salary packaging
• Location - Perth South Metro 
• Join WA's leading primary health & mental health service provider in a critical support program 

About the organisation 

The organisation are Western Australia's leading primary health care service provider & deliver a range of high-quality services across Mental Health, Disability/NDIS, Chronic Disease Support, Aged Care and more. As a values-based organisation, they are committed to delivering person-centred services for their clients & finding best solutions for their long-term health and wellbeing. They now have a unique opportunity for a mental health clinician to join their Suicide Intervention Program providing support to clients who have attempted or are at moderate to high risk of suicide 

Benefits 

• Salary range: $90-100k + super 
• Access to NFP salary packaging 
• A unique chance to to be part of a critical mental health support service for families in WA that does not recruit often 
• Purchased leave & deferred salary scheme
• Practice supervision, peer support and professional development opportunities provided
• Wellness leave, birthday leave and more leave options

Key responsibilities

• Provide short term counselling and support for clients who have been assessed to be at moderate to high risk of suicide, who have attempted suicide or display self-harming behaviours. 
• Develop detailed safety plans in collaboration with clients following appropriate risk assessments. 
• Perform initial intake assessment/program triage function as required. 
• Assist with facilitation or co-facilitation of group programs as required.
• Be able to respond to active clients who may be in crisis situations. 

Key selection criteria 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing. 
• Full registration as a Registered/Clinical Psychologist or Nurse with AHPRA or AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. 
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with mental health & psychosocial conditions including those at risk of suicide. 
• Highly developed knowledge & skills in assessment and counselling. 

How to apply 

Shortlisting & interviews will commence ASAP. 

Please click APPLY now or if you would like further information, please contact Ross on 0404 026 *** / ****@fwss.com.au - All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.