Australia's #1 Mental Health Job Site http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 11/19/2008 11/19/2008 You will support the development of self-advocacy skills amongst individuals and families, and with consent advocate on behalf of family and/ or individuals. You will take all relevant and proper steps towards positive client outcomes, including your full support to achieve their goals. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au The Bonnie Babes Foundation is seeking a qualified Psychologist to join the team in facilitating grief counselling training courses specialising in the areas of grief after the loss of a baby due to all types of pregnancy loss issues. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Have you worked in... disability services? aged care? youth services? health services? mental health? Disability Services Queensland needs staff who are experienced in providing support to people with challenging behaviour. Our new Specialist Response Service will provide best practice in behaviour support to assist clients to participate in everyday life. Every day you will make a difference and contribute to best practice. Positions for support staff based at Wacol are available. We are holding information sessions to provide further details, answer questions and help you to complete your application. If you are interested, visit www.dsq.applynow.com.au or phone 1300 366 573. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au A part-time position is available in Wollongong for a Gambling Counsellor for 4 days per week. This position works with people who are at risk or experiencing problem gambling habits. The position will link in with existing Mission Australia Community Services and other support agencies http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au A full-time position is available in Campbelltown for a Youth Gambling Counsellor. This position works with young people who are at risk or experiencing problem gambling habits. The position will link in with existing Mission Australia South West Youth Services and other youth support agencies. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au A part-time position is available in Griffith for a Gambling Counsellor for 2 days per week. This position works with people who are at risk or experiencing problem gambling habits and will link in with existing Mission Australia Community Services and other support agencies. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Registered psychologist for a busy private practice. The position involves assessment, treatment, record keeping, and liaising with relevant others. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au We are looking for a psychologist eligible for registration with the Qld Board of Psychologists to undertake therapy, assessment, report and letter writing. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au The successful applicant will have excellent skills in counselling young people, in working with school personnel and in providing a range of effective support services for young people and families. The applicant will be required to work within a Catholic Secondary School in the Griffith NSW. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Bravehearts Inc is currently seeking a part-time psychologist/counsellor to join our small, friendly team in Cairns to provide counselling to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault, or are at risk of experiencing sexual assault. Working primarily with indigenous children and young people, this position also includes providing support and education to non-offending parents and care-givers of our child-clients. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au We are seeking Trainee and Qualified Australian Counsellors, Psychologists and other para and health workers to assist the launch of COPE.org.au. A new mental health and well being initiative of The Barake Foundation www.barake.org PLEASE send your CV/Resume with a covering letter to our recruitment associate resumes_realism@y7mail.com or direct to Barake info@cope.org.au http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au We are seeking a professional, ethical and dynamic psychologist who has a broad range of experience including the ability to work in a cross-cultural setting. Immediate opportunity exits to start working with referrals waiting for the right person. Selvi Psychological Services/Total Psychological Care is looking for a vibrant, ethical and skilled psychologist who wants to expand their knowledge in Private Practice. We require a psychologist with interests in cross-cultural counselling. Immediate start is available with one full day and the possibility to develop in to 2 or 3 days. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside other psychologist in a centre that has been running for many years and attracts referrals from many sources. Company Information Selvi Psychological Services situated at 124 Sydney Road Coburg, is a well established private centre that that provides a wide range of psychological services to a wide range of community and ethnic groups. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Looking for a unique opportunity within a new and expanding Online Counselling Service Provider? Recently graduated looking for a great opportunity in a new and revolutionary field of mental health service provision? This is a rare opportunity to work in a Melbourne based not-for-profit organisation, created by and for people touched by depression with a rapidly growing community presence and a commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives. depressioNet is committed ‘around the clock’ to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people impacted by depression through the provision of a unique internet-based service, offering hope and understanding, information and support. depressioNet has set an exciting new strategic direction, and requires a suitably qualified Counsellor with substantial experience in the implementation of programs, procedures and policies that support clients living with mild to moderate depression and address their social, emotional and mental health needs in line with the depressioNet framework. The successful candidate will be required to implement comprehensive treatment plans; make and follow through with appropriate referrals; as well as provide professional support and online counselling service to eligible depressioNet clients. This role also provides guidance to the Peer Support Coordinator in the development and coordination of the full range of psychological services being made available to eligible clients in the Peer-Support service delivery model. This position will be provided with initial and ongoing professional training and development in the area of Online Counselling. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Office of the Chief Nursing Officer, Brisbane, Policy, Planning and Resourcing Division. Comprising salary $95 330 p.a. (NO6) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08HL0887. Duties/Abilities: You will work closely with senior staff of the Mental Health Branch to develop appropriate service models for clients and influence the educational preparation of mental health nurses to ensure appropriate standards of care for clients; influence and negotiate with District Directors of Nursing to promote opportunities for nursing innovation and contemporary nursing practice. You will work with colleagues within the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer on the strategic directions for nursing and midwifery in Queensland and provide advice to the Chief Nursing Officer and the Senior Director of the Mental Health Branch on ways in which nursing can contribute to the overall goals of the Queensland Mental Health Strategic Plan 2006 - 2011, and the National Action Plan on Mental Health 2002 - 2011. Please see Role Description for further details about the role. If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. As Australia’s third largest city, thousands of people move to Brisbane each year in search of better jobs, more opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle. Brisbane city is young and vibrant, containing a variety of shopping experiences and entertainment including theatres and fine dining. The Gold Coast’s sandy beaches and hinterland are only an hour’s drive away from central Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, to the north, is within a one and half hour’s drive. Enquiries: Pauline Ross (07) 3234 0910. Application Kit: (07) 3234 1319 (Info-line) or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 1 September 2008. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au counselling of young adults, adults. some project work http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au counselling for adult mental health pain management relationships http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au It is the psychologist’s responsibility to: 1 Provide evidence based therapy to clients in collabroatgion with the clients treating GP. 2 Complete the required preparatory work before seeing a client and maintain client file whilst client is active. 3 Maintain professional and ethical conduct with regard to all Practise matters. Ensure client confidentiality at all times. 4 Inform the receptionist on duty urgently if there are any concerns about the safety of a client or if there is any risk to the safety of others in the Practise. Bayside Counselling recognises that variety is important in the nature of treatment cases undertaken by each psychologist. Bayside Counselling Services has a Networking Consultant whose responsibility, on advice from psychologists regarding their caseload, is to ensure that the Practise has positive relationships with a variety of referring agencies. If a psychologist has an area of interest or speciality, following consultation with the Networking Consultant, marketing to generate increased referrals with that target group will proceed. It is expected that each psychologist will see 6 clients per day. All psychologists in the Practise are required to have indemnity insurance. A copy of the insurance policy must be provided to the Business Manager upon commencement of employment. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au Wellbeing Clinic is currently seeking to appoint Clinical Psychologists or Registered Psychologists with exceptional counselling skills to join our busy clinic in Sydney's South. We enjoy a diverse range of clients referred by GP's, hospitals, schools, businesses as well as government and non-government third party service providers. Due to our continued and successful growth we currently offer a range of flexible hours on either a permanent or Subcontractor basis, as you prefer. We are interested in both those seeking part-time or full-time hours. Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 years counselling experience and have particular interest areas you prefer to work in. We are particularly interested in hearing from psychologists with experience working with substance abuse, forensic issues (including medico-legal report writing), life stage issues or post-natal deression though we welcome those with other interest areas. Applicants must be registered with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board, have, or be eligible for, a Medicare provider number and have current insurances. We offer excellent remuneration, commesurate with experience. http://www.counsellorjobs.com.au