Your role at St John of God Burwood
We are seeking applications from qualified Counsellors to join our Allied Health team on a permanent full-time basis.
This position is responsible for providing assessment, counselling and follow-up for clients seeking assistance with substance use issues. This may involve brief interventions, counselling, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies or crisis management.
The intervention provided is based on current best practice models, including motivational interviewing, cognitive restructuring and social learning theories.
The Position
Accept responsibility for the implementation of a high standard of care for the safety of all patients.
Provide individualised and group clinical care based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice throughout the Hospital as required.
Provide comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring client progress adjusting treatment accordingly.
Evaluate clinical outcomes and participates in research activities as required.
Liaise with all staff to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor.
Knowledge of and complies with, legal, ethical responsibilities to patients, visitors and staff.
Maintain confidentiality and an appropriate professional relationship with staff and patients.
Participate regularly in clinical supervision and continues ongoing professional development through education.
Maintain appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to hospital policies, ACHS and legal requirements. Completes weekly Allied Health Activity Sheets.
Contribute to the design and implementation of programs relevant to the needs of clients and current clinical practice.
We are seeking a dedicated healthcare professional who has demonstrated experience working in alcohol & drug mental health settings. You will have experience working and liaising with services, particularly Human Services and Health providers and have a strong understanding of harm minimisation approaches.
Successful applicants must hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Counselling and have membership with one of the following organisations: AASW, ACA or PACFA, AHPRA
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Salary: $75,308 to $109,067 plus 12% Superannuation
Permanent full-time | 38 hours per week
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
For all enquiries contact Usha Govindasamy, Manager Allied Health on (02) 9715 9200.
If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.