Clinician – Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/ Mental Health Nurse

Location: South East Suburbs

• Dynamic not for profit organisation
• Full time or Part-time opportunities
• South East suburbs location

Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of individuals, children and families.

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The Role

This role will involve the provision of assessment and treatment of a variety of psychological conditions across a broad client group including families and children.  With quality supervision and clinical governance systems in place, this role is part of a multidisciplinary team of practitioners working in a collegiate and learning environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of assessment & treatment by way of individual, group and/or family sessions;
• Development of Psychological Treatment Plans (PTPs), Reviewing progress of PTPs and the outcomes of sessions, supports and strategies,
• Referral of clients to alternative support services where appropriate and liaison with related practitioners
• Development and delivery of group sessions as required, and;
• Development of networks and strengthening referral pathways in the region.

Employee Benefits 

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice, to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% loading
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Required Professional Qualifications & Experience

•  Registered as a Psychologist, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or;
• Qualified and Registered as a Credentialed Mental Health Social Worker and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or;
• Qualified and registered as a Mental Health Nurse, and;
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration and experience in mental health
• Clinical experience working therapeutically with adults and children
• Familiarity with safety and risk screening and intervention
• Previous experience facilitating groups would be a distinct advantage.

This position is available on a full-time basis in the South East suburbs.  Candidates who may be seeking part-time employment (ie: 3 days per week or 4 days per week) are also welcome to express interest.

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may be directed to Ms Caitlin Hunt, Regional Service Manager – Psychological Services Operations. 

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Clinician – Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/ Mental Health Nurse

Location: North-West Suburbs

• Dynamic not for profit organisation
• Full time or Part-time opportunities
• North-West suburbs location

Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of individuals, children and families.

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The Role

This role will involve the provision of assessment and treatment of a variety of psychological conditions across a broad client group including families and children.  With quality supervision and clinical governance systems in place, this role is part of a multidisciplinary team of practitioners working in a collegiate and learning environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of assessment & treatment by way of individual, group and/or family sessions;
• Development of Psychological Treatment Plans (PTPs), Reviewing progress of PTPs and the outcomes of sessions, supports and strategies,
• Referral of clients to alternative support services where appropriate and liaison with related practitioners
• Development and delivery of group sessions as required, and;
• Development of networks and strengthening referral pathways in the region.

Employee Benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice, to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% loading
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Required Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Registered as a Psychologist, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or;
• Qualified and Registered as a Credentialed Mental Health Social Worker and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or;
• Qualified and registered as a Mental Health Nurse, and;
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration and experience in mental health
• Clinical experience working therapeutically with adults and children
• Familiarity with safety and risk screening and intervention
• Previous experience facilitating groups would be a distinct advantage.

This position is available on a full-time basis in the North West suburbs.  Candidates who may be seeking part-time employment (ie: 3 days per week or 4 days per week) are also welcome to express interest.

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may be directed to Ms Caitlin Hunt, Regional Service Manager – Psychological Services Operations. 

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Family Consultant

Location: Traralgon/Morwell

• New DHHS funded trial
• Elder abuse prevention focus
• Part-time (0.4 FTE), Traralgon/Morwell

Exciting opportunity to support the implementation of an integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse.

Better Place Australia (formerly Better Place Australia) has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

Better Place Australia has been selected to provide counselling and mediation services (including financial counselling) to the trial of the Department of Health and Human Services’s (DHHS) integrated model of care responding to suspected elder abuse.  Better Place Australia will work with DHHS and other partners in the trial to further develop an integrated service model for responding to elder abuse.

The role

The appointee will coordinate all client activity within the integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse.  In doing so, the position holder will receive referrals from Morwell Orange Door and the local community, undertake assessment of clients’ needs and, provide and coordinate mediation, counselling and financial counselling service as required and where appropriate.  Specific duties will include:

• Development of a close working relationship with Elder Abuse Prevention and Response Liaison Officer to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients;
• Undertaking high-level client assessment, care planning for clients, acting as a consultant with older clients in mediation services and referring clients to services that best meet their needs;
• Provision of counselling services to older clients where appropriate and coordination of all referrals to other services within Better Place Australia;
• Promotion of the DHHS integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse and in doing so, liaise and network with relevant community services organisations, Aged Care Services, hospitals and alike.

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered for appointment to this role, prospective candidates must be either a Registered Nurse or Social Worker with appropriate tertiary qualifications.  The appointee will possess extensive experience in undertaking high-level client assessment, care planning and coordination in both community and hospital settings and will have experience in and an understanding of the Aged Care sector.  High-level skills in screening and assessment of elder abuse are essential as is well-developed knowledge of complex care options and services available to the aged.  Other essential criteria include outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills and highly developed problem-solving ability.

Employee benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Further information

This position is available on a part-time basis at 0.4 FTE (days and spread of hours flexible) for a period of 12 months (with the possibility of extension) and is based at our Traralgon office.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may be directed to Ms Jenni Dickson – Executive Manager Community Support Programs on 9556 5333.    

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate

Family Consultant

Location: Frankston

• New DHHS funded trial
• Elder abuse prevention focus
• Part time (0.6FTE), Frankston location

Exciting opportunity to support the implementation of an integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse.

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

Better Place Australia has been selected to provide counselling and mediation services (including financial counselling) to the trial of the Department of Health and Human Services’s (DHHS) integrated model of care responding to suspected elder abuse.  Better Place Australia will work with DHHS and other partners in the trial to further develop an integrated service model for responding to elder abuse.

The role

The appointee will coordinate all client activity within the integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse.  In doing so, the position holder will receive referrals from Bayside Orange Door and local community, undertake assessment of clients’ needs and, provide and coordinate mediation, counselling and financial counselling service as required and where appropriate.  Specific duties will include:

• Development of a close working relationship with Elder Abuse Prevention and Response Liaison Officer to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients;
• Undertaking high-level client assessment, care planning for clients, acting as a consultant with older clients in mediation services and referring clients to services that best meet their needs;
• Provision of counselling services to older clients where appropriate and coordination of all referrals to other services within Better Place Australia;
• Promotion of the DHHS integrated model of care for responding to suspected elder abuse and in doing so, liaise and network with relevant community services organisations, Aged Care Services, hospitals and alike.

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered for appointment to this role, prospective candidates must be either a Registered Nurse or Social Worker with appropriate tertiary qualifications.  The appointee will possess extensive experience in undertaking high level client assessment, care planning and coordination in both community and hospital settings and will have experience in and an understanding of the Aged Care sector.  High level skills in screening and assessment of elder abuse are essential as is well developed knowledge of complex care options and services available to the aged.  Other essential criteria include outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills and highly developed problem-solving ability.

Employee benefits

 Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Further information

This position is available on a part-time basis at 0.6 FTE (days and spread of hours flexible) for a period of 12 months (with the possibility of extension) and is based in Frankston.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may directed to Ms Jenni Dickson – Executive Manager Community Support Programs on 9556 5333.    

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Clinician – Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/ Mental Health Nurse

Location: Cardinia

• Dynamic not for profit organisation
• Full time or Part-time opportunities
• Cardinia region (flexible work location)

Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of individuals, children and families

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The Role

This role will involve the provision of assessment and treatment of a variety of psychological conditions across a broad client group including families and children.  With quality supervision and clinical governance systems in place, this role is part of a multidisciplinary team of practitioners working in a collegiate and learning environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of assessment & treatment by way of individual, group and/or family sessions;
• Development of Psychological Treatment Plans (PTPs), Reviewing progress of PTPs and the outcomes of sessions, supports and strategies,
• Referral of clients to alternative support services where appropriate and liaison with related practitioners
• Development and delivery of group sessions as required, and;
• Development of networks and strengthening referral pathways in the region.

Employee Benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice, to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% loading
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Required Professional Qualifications & Experience  

• Registered as a Psychologist, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or;
• Qualified and Registered as a Credentialed Mental Health Social Worker and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or;
• Qualified and registered as a Mental Health Nurse, and;
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration and experience in mental health
• Clinical experience working therapeutically with adults and children
• Familiarity with safety and risk screening and intervention
• Previous experience facilitating groups would be a distinct advantage.

This position is available on a full-time basis in the Cardinia region (location flexible).  Candidates who may be seeking part-time employment (ie: 3 days per week or 4 days per week) are also welcome to express interest.

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may be directed to Ms Caitlin Hunt, Regional Service Manager – Psychological Services Operations. 

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Location: Ringwood

• Ringwood office location
• Dynamic not for profit organisation
• Part time (0.6 FTE – 3 days or 0.8 FTE 4 days)

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 26 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The role

Applications are now invited for the position of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.  The appointee will be responsible for providing family dispute resolution services (mediation) with specific work tasks to include:

• Identifying problem-solving options and strategies and providing assistance in clarifying clients’ problems and disputes
• Assisting parents to negotiate sustainable and workable parenting plans
• Assisting parents to negotiate financial settlements when these present alongside parenting issues
• Providing assessment in relation to the provision of Certificates as required by Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Regulations
• Facilitation of group programs where required.

Required qualifications and experience

Prospective candidates must be able to demonstrate registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner together with a proven ability to work within Family Law Act.  Knowledge of the effects of separation and divorce on families is essential as is an understanding of the concepts and philosophy of family dispute resolution including mediation.  Other essential criteria include the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to issues as they arise, excellent communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to rapidly build rapport with clients.

Employee benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Further information

This position is available on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE – 0.8 FTE) and will require evening work one day per week currently on a Tuesday.

Enquiries from prospective candidates may directed to Ms Mariela Villar – Regional Services Manager on 9564 6922. 

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate