Job description
Beyond Blue’s vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Our role is to work with the community to improve mental health and make it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well. Earlier, Easier, Together.
Beyond Blue’s values are Collaboration, Respect, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity.
As a leader and innovator in workplace mental health, Beyond Blue aims to offer workplaces a proven, scalable early intervention service so it is easier for employees to access personalised support earlier, understand how to look after their mental health, to get well and stay well.
Specifically trained and supervised in Low intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (LiCBT), the Mental Health Coach will provide guided self-help support using Beyond Blue’s evidence-based model of care. The Coach is responsible for delivering effective client assessment, triaging and treatment sessions for people who access the service through their workplace between the hours of 8am and 8pm AEST. Based on demand the coach may be deployed to other Beyond Blue services and supports to maximise impact from available hours.
The appointee will ideally have a Diploma of Low intensity Cognitive Behaviour with previous experience delivering Low intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and/ or community services. Your strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport, treating clients with empathy, dignity and respect will be underpinned by your ability to work in partnership with individuals to provide guided self-help. This is a full-time role with shifts scheduled to start and finish between 8am-8pm AEST.
This is a terrific opportunity to work within an organisation that is part of shaping positive future outcomes for the community. Beyond Blue is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all background and experiences. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone, as we look to find the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
To apply
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Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you would consider yourself to be a cultural addition to Beyond Blue and how your qualifications, skills and experience would be attributes to the position.
For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the position description.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required a Working with Children Check.
NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.