Do you believe in supporting your clients from a person centred approach?
Are you known for a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental attitude when challenging clients to achieve the best possible outcomes for their mental health?
Do you love the combination of working autonomously and as part of a team?
… then we currently have an opportunity for you to come on board a young and growing private practice offering mental health support across the life span.
What’s on Offer
Access to free peer supervision.
Flexible work hours, both full-time and part-time that support your ideal work-life balance.
Career progression pathways available.
Employee or contractor arrangements available.
At Vivid Mental Health you will be surrounded by like-minded, passionate clinicians and dedicated admin support. You will have the flexibility to spend your time working with clients based on your preferences and experience, including the choice of working with an adult and/or child and adolescent client base.
You will be supported to further grow your skills through access to ongoing professional development and supervision. If you haven’t worked in private practice before we are ready to guide you in this new chapter in your career.
At Vivid Mental Health we want all our staff to feel supported to achieve balance and satisfaction in their work through workplace flexibility, access to career progression opportunities and thoughtful caseload management to prevent burnout.
About You
- You are a registered psychologist, accredited mental health social worker or mental health OT, who holds eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number (or is working towards registration and accreditation)
- Someone who is authentic, collaborative and creative in your approach to therapy.
- You are welcoming and inclusive in connecting with people from a variety of backgrounds and walks of lives.
- You are down to earth with a great sense of humour, whilst making clinically sound assessments and formulations.
- You recognise that you don’t ‘know it all’ and that this is part of what makes you real.
Your Skills & Experience
The obvious package that comes with the code of ethics in our industry;
- Outstanding communication and time management skills, ability to meaningfully connect with a range of people,
- Work with evidence based and proven strategies, ethically correct and conform codes of conduct following policies and […]
The not so obvious that makes you the best candidate; - being able to think outside the box
- Having experience using a variety of therapeutic modes with clients in order to meet their specific goals
- Experienced and confident working in trauma informed therapy, with people often presenting with a complexity of mental health difficulties.
- Value strong relationships with our community and stakeholders
About Us
Vivid Mental Health is a small and growing private practice with an experienced, collaborative team who love to support each other. We value strong connection with the community as well as extensive networks that provide new referrals.
Our team understands the importance of bringing all our strengths and energy together to make offer best possible service to our clients. Most of all we
understand the concept of ‘you can’t pour out of an empty cup’. So we have mandated lunch breaks, laughter, allowing each other space where needed, and being mindful that we can call in sick or needing a mental health day. We strongly see the human and individual in everything we do, especially in the team-work that makes us Vivid Mental Health.
Perks
Administration – Complete administrative support.
Referrals – Consistent flow of new referrals,
Supervision – Save time and money with peer supervision included within your role.
Location – Welcoming and warm space, located conveniently in centre of Mackay. Pop around the corner for a coffee or lunch, or bring your own and make use of the shared kitchen facilities.
Apply now!
Send us your Resume and Cover Letter outlining what it is about the Vivid Mental Health team that appeals to you and how you would contribute.
For more information, we would welcome your email to our Clinical Lead, Sylvia Lievens at sylvia@vividmentalhealth.com.au. Rest assured, all enquiries are confidential and will be responded to!