Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Provide evidence-based psychological and therapeutic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualised care plans.
- Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Meaningful Aboriginal community-focused mental health work
- Flexible part-time opportunity with a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Culturally safe, trauma-informed and holistic clinical practice
We are seeking a Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) to join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe and trauma-informed mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South West Sydney.
This is a meaningful clinical role providing assessment, counselling and therapeutic intervention to individuals and families experiencing a range of mental health and complex needs.
About the Role
You will provide evidence-based psychological and therapeutic support across a diverse caseload, working closely with clients, families, community members and other health professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualised care plans
- Provide evidence-based psychological and therapeutic interventions
- Deliver counselling and recovery-focused support
- Support clients experiencing complex mental health, stress and/or trauma
- Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approaches
- Provide culturally responsive and culturally safe clinical support
- Work collaboratively with families, carers and external service providers
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case planning and clinical discussions
- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and reports
About You
- AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work
- Experience providing mental health assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions
- Experience working with complex mental health and psychosocial needs
- Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
- Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Genuine commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience in Aboriginal health, community health or AOD settings will be highly regarded
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Current NSW Driver's Licence
- Working With Children Check and National Police Check
What’s On Offer
- Meaningful work within an Aboriginal community-focused health environment
- Part-time position with flexible working arrangements
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Diverse clinical caseload across mental health and complex needs
- Ongoing professional development and clinical support
- Culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference within the community
Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for a Psychologist or AMHSW who is passionate about culturally responsive mental health care and wants to make a genuine difference within an Aboriginal community setting.
If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your clinical skills while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Jaydon at Henderson Healthcare for a confidential discussion.
08 6154 6919
jaydon@hendersonhealthcare.com.au
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