For the Provision of Services in the AIS Mental Health Referral Network (MHRN)
Tender ID: 498021
Tender Details
Tender Description
About our team
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is the high performance (HP) arm of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). We partner with National Sporting Organisations (NSO) and the National Institute Network (NIN) to lead and enable a united High Performance (HP) system that supports Australian athletes to achieve podium success.
Providers to the Network
We are looking for experienced mental health providers who are psychologists, psychiatrists, eating disorder dieticians, or social workers in private practice to join a dedicated network of providers to athletes and other persons referred by the AIS. We are looking for people to provide services now, and we also want to identify providers that we may need in the future as service demand continues to increase. As a member of this dedicated network of providers, you will prioritise athlete mental health through an athlete-centric support model.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing your service from your private practice
- Developing trusting relationships with the person in need
- Helping to identify the presenting problem and psychological history of the person
- Develop a therapeutic relationship with the person
- Identify and implement a treatment plan as appropriate
- Providing timely and professional support and guidance
- Providing appropriate records of support and hours to the AIS.
About You / Your Organisation
You will be an experienced Mental Health provider and have a passion for helping people live their best lives. You will be providing your private practice service from one of the major centres in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane/ Gold Coast, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart/ Launceston).
We are looking for experts in Mental Health who can create a safe environment for our athletes and support staff to engage in genuine, authentic, and real conversation.
We are keen to hear from professionals with demonstrated work experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- LGBTIQA+
- Disability
- Indigenous background (you will have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in contemporary Australia).
- Pasifika background
- Pain Management
- Trauma
- Addictions
You will be required to provide evidence of:
- Psychologists or psychiatrists must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Dieticians must be eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia; and
- Social Workers must be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
This is a unique opportunity to work with and support Australia’s elite athletes and support staff through their professional careers and life challenges.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
