Wellbeing Clinicians- Croydon &/or Georgetown

Location: Croydon &/or Georgetown (including greater the Ethridge Shire)

• • Are you interested in bringing your skills to one of Australia’s leading regional and community-based Mental Health Service providers?
  • Wanting a career progression opportunity?
  • Part Time available to suit your lifestyle, based in Croydon or Georgetown, though suitable for someone residing in the greater Ethridge Shire
  • Excellent starting salaries ranging from Wellbeing Clinicians: from $52,000, commensurate on  skills and experience, plus 5 weeks annual leave!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is currently seeking adaptable Wellbeing Clinicians in Croydon or Georgetown.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide support work and community linkage to those in the Ethridge shire; this might include the facilitation of community events and groups, or providing direct support to community members yourself.   

These role is on a part-time basis to suit your lifestyle!

As a Wellbeing Clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, including children and adults, older persons, and those experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns.

The Wellbeing Clinician works in tandem with our visiting mental health clinician, providing psychosocial and pragmatic support to members of the community before warm referring them on to our mental health clinician for more specialist intervention.

This will be achieved by:

• Assessing clients' needs and developing and implementing social and emotional wellbeing plans for a range of clients possibly including carers, people experiencing drug and alcohol issues, families requiring support, children and youth, people with disabilities and more;
• Talking with clients to assess how we can support them, including referring to agencies that can provide additional help;
• Continually seeking out opportunities for people to connect to their wellbeing in innovative and culturally appropriate ways;
• Working with the broader community to build local capacities in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating community-based initiatives to support wellbeing

Helping those who may not otherwise receive healthcare and support, you’ll get to see the real difference your work makes in people’s lives, allowing clients to live and receive support locally.

It's challenging, but we make a difference.

NWRH are seeking dedicated individuals who are culturally sensitive and adaptable. Although we provide support and we value working as a team we also require staff with the ability to work autonomously.

You will have high-level communication and negotiation skills to establish and support respectful and trusting relationships with individuals, teams, and the community at large.

We are looking for a local willing to lend a hand to their community! While no qualifications are required, short courses, certificates or experience in community services or mental health will be highly regarded.

Our teams come from across Australia and include a wide range of ages, skills, and specialisations, so you’ll be working with the best! This variety enables us to collaborate with clients and learn from one another’s viewpoints.

We love our work - so will you!

If you have a solid sense of adventure, are up for a new challenge, and are genuinely interested in making a real difference, this could be the role for you!

You’ll be joining a fantastic support network, from your colleagues across QLD to the wider NWRH team of allied health professionals.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an excellent starting salary ranging from $52,000 commensurate with your qualifications and experience, PLUS a range of additional benefits, including:

• Up to $15,900 salary sacrificing;
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%;
• 5 weeks annual leave

For further questions please contact Patrick Houghton on Patrick.houghton@nwrh.com.au

 Please note: 

• You will need a current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence;
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia; and
• Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply