Mental Health Clinician - Psychological Treatment Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Core
Provide high-quality individual and group counselling to support the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in residential aged care facilities.
Role type
Mental Health Clinician (Psychological Treatment Services)
Builds
Counselling services and mental health awareness programs for residents, staff, and families in aged care.
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Individual counselling therapy, mental health assessment, trauma-informed care, family conflict resolution, knowledge of mental health recovery principles, social model of health, therapeutic approaches (ACT, mindfulness, brief therapy)
Preferred skills
Experience working with older adults
Technologies
Computer applications (Word, Email, databases)
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counselling for residents; increase mental health awareness among staff and families; collaborate with stakeholders for holistic care; engage in supervision and professional development.
Seniority
Mid-level, clinical practitioner