Mental Health Clinician (HASI Plus)

About the role

Flourish Australia is recruiting a Mental Health Clinician for its HASI Plus program, which supports people across the Tamworth and Hunter region. The role is full-time (76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday), autonomous and primarily based in Tamworth with some travel to the Hunter. It sits within a multi-disciplinary accommodation service and involves clinical leadership, recovery-oriented care and collaboration with participants, families, carers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate clinical services for people accessing HASI Plus
• Provide clinical support, direction and education to other staff
• Analyse and report on clinical support performance
• Work with the Local Health District Mental Health Clinician to plan clinical care and rehabilitation
• Ensure engagement, assessments and support planning are recovery-focused, least restrictive, culturally appropriate and accessible
• Take part in direct support, assessment, support planning, case conferences and reviews
• Use allied health qualifications to improve the service at Tamworth and Newcastle sites
• Collaborate with colleagues to give clinical advice and help continuous improvement
• Engage local health district representatives to promote services and generate referrals

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in psychology, nursing, social work or occupational therapy, recognised by Flourish Australia
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a psychologist, mental health nurse or occupational therapist, or AASW membership as a social worker
• Specialist mental health skills and experience in a clinical setting
• Deep knowledge of recovery-focused practice
• Current Australian driver's licence; private vehicle use may be required
• Desirable: lived experience of a mental health challenge, knowledge of barriers faced by people with lived experience, and experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Expert knowledge of data information management systems

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 for entertainment benefits
• Fleet pricing discounts, family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Regular supervision, 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction
• Leave loading of 17.5%, two extra days of personal leave, extra paid leave around Christmas/New Year and paid parental leave