Job description
- Join an innovative, values-based not-for-profit focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s remote and isolated populations.
- Fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position available to 30 June 2024 within our Mental Health & Wellbeing services
- Applications open across Australia (with access to a metro airport & strong internet connectivity)
- Competitive remuneration package available
About us
CRANAplus is the peak professional body for health professionals working in remote and isolated areas across Australia. We exist to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality healthcare in this unique context.
We are a grassroots organisation that has provided over 40 years of education, support and professional services for the multidisciplinary remote health workforce. CRANAplus is a values-based organisation, that embraces diversity, flexibility, and innovation in everything we do. For more information, please visit our website.
CRANAplus welcomes interest and applications from First Peoples. At CRANAplus, we uphold our values with a focus on cultural safety and advocacy through the CRANAplus First Peoples Strategy, led by the Executive Director of First Peoples Strategy. To find out more, please view our First Peoples Strategy here.
The role
Fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) 2 days a week, Mental Health Professional.
This position can be based at our Adelaide Office (Wingfield) or a Work from Home opportunity if you are based interstate.
Provide psychological support to rural and remote health workers through one of our flagship services, the Bush Support Line, and work in partnership with our mental health education team.
- Deliver high-quality, consumer-centred counselling and psychological services as defined within our Bush Support Line Service Model.
- Contribute expertise in the design and implementation of resources, including online resources and workshops.
- Work across the Mental Health & Wellbeing team to support workshop delivery, development of resources, involvement in projects, and contribution towards service model and funding growth.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and energised professional ready to join our team and hit the ground running!
- Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or related mental health professional.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of psychological interventions and services, desirably across a range of mediums or platforms.
- Understanding of clinical care delivery in rural and remote health settings, and key presentations and issues impacting rural and remote communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of culturally safe practices, and the ability to work respectfully, effectively, and collaboratively with culturally diverse communities, including First Peoples communities.
- Your availability will include coverage for shifts Thursday & Friday 8am-1pm AEST (and AEDT during daylight savings).
How to apply for this role
Conversations may commence prior to the closing date, so don’t delay in submitting your application!
For enquiries or to apply for this opportunity, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Professional – Adelaide / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs, and our People and Culture team will be in touch.
A full Position Description is available on our website or as attached.
We look forward to hearing from you and connecting to share our experience about working @ CRANAplus!
Please note that this position requires pre-employment screening of a National Police Check.
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