Sydney, NEW South Wales Employment Office
About the Organisation
Lyndon is a non-government organisation providing alcohol and other drug treatment in residential and non-residential programs. The organisation provides residential services in Orange and non-residential programs to much of the western and central west, including the Murdi Paaki Region (from Brewarrina to Dareton), and in Bega on the south coast of NSW.
Spanning a wide variety of support services, counselling, intervention and education programmes, Lyndon has a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support in the communities in which they are based, driven to achieving the best outcomes for their clients through continued research and ongoing development of industry partnerships.
About the Opportunity
Lyndon has a rewarding opportunity available for a Mental Health Consultation Liaison to join their Orange, NSW team on a full-time basis.
This pivotal role will be responsible for assisting in the provision of holistic care and treatment to Lyndon clients through direct consultation with the client, support, education, and advice to other healthcare professionals.
In addition, you will be responsible for actively promoting mental health awareness and primary prevention through the development of guidelines and programs to enhance equity of access to Lyndon for people with mental health concerns.
Lyndon is seeking candidates with demonstrated Mental Health or AOD experience, relevant tertiary qualifications in a Mental Health field such as Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or similar, as well as registration with AHPRA. In addition, you will have clinical leadership experience and proven skills in the comprehensive assessment and management of mental health consumers, including counselling and referral skills.
About the Benefits
Lyndon is committed to providing high-quality support services to their staff, as well as clients and as such, you will enjoy working in a close-knit and supportive team. You will receive ongoing access to in-house training programmes, aligned with current industry standard and will receive regular supervision and training, to ensure you are operating to the best of your ability.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $90,000 (in line with experience and qualifications, determined by the Nurses Award) plus super. You'll also benefit from salary sacrificing up to $16,050 and paid travel expenses.
In addition, you will have access to the organisation's pool vehicles for travel and enjoy flexible hours including time-in-lieu, to help you balance your work/life commitments.
This is an opportunity to join a committed and passionate organisation in the provision of community support services and witness direct positive impact on your clients and the greater community – APPLY NOW!
Please note: Applications close 3rd May, 2017 at 5pm.
Source: Uniting News