VCPS (Victorian Counselling & Psychological Services) has been a trusted provider of mental health services across Australia for over 27 years. During this time we have supported various organisations with a key focus on the education, aged care and hospital sector by delivering organisational and individual counseling and support.
A number of quality processes are in place including policies and procedures which are reguarly reviewed, and peer education training sessions are provided for all our clinical staff. We are a values driven organisation working to a comprehensive quality system including a complaints management policy which is managed internally and auspiced by AHPRA. With more than two decades experience providing mental health services, we have over 50 dedicated practitioners providing a broad range of clinical services including psychology, allied health and psychiatry.
Why Choose VCPS to provide your EAP Services?
· Immediate Access to Support
· Experienced and Diverse group of psychologists
· Flexible Service Delivery: Delivered face-to-face or by telehealth
Our Key Offerings:
1. Immediate Psychologists: We prioritise the mental well-being of your staff by providing prompt and accessible support, ensuring that help is available when it’s needed most. We provide timely access to appointments and rapid response for critical incidents.
2. Diverse and Experienced Psychologists: Our team consists of highly qualified and skilled psychologists with extensive experience in mental health and employee assistance services. We have a particular focus within educational settings, ensuring that your staff receive the highest quality care.
3. Telehealth Availability: In addition to face-to-face services, we offer flexible and convenient access to our appointment via telehealth, allowing your staff to receive support from anywhere, at any time.
4. Extensive Experience with Catholic Schools: VCPS has over 27 years’ experience working closely with Catholic education institutions across Australia. Our work extends across over 120 Catholic schools and we understand the unique challenges and needs of your management team and staff.
Service Overview:
Our EAP services are designed to address a wide range of issues that can impact the mental health and productivity of your staff. Our offerings include:
Counselling Services: We provide one-on-one counselling sessions (in person or via telehealth) to help staff manage personal and professional challenges. Our psychologists work with individuals and groups to develop coping strategies and build resilience.
Long-term Support: For any of your staff members who may require ongoing care, we offer continuity of service, ensuring they can receive longer-term therapy via a GP referral. This integrated approach means that your staff do not need to seek services elsewhere after their approved number of EAP sessions. Our capacity to provide this seamless continuity of care distinguishes VCPS from other EAP providers.
Workplace Training and Workshops: We also offer proactive seminars and workshops on topics including stress management, conflict resolution, and dealing with difficult situations in the school environment. These sessions are designed to equip your staff with the tools they need to maintain a healthy work environment.
Critical Incident Response: We provide immediate support in the event of a workplace crisis, including trauma counselling and mental health first aid. Our team are available to immediately respond to critical incidents, ensuring that your staff receive the care they need in times of distress. Our response is tailor-made to suit specific circumstances and involves immediate intervention as well as implementation of help strategies and individual and organisational debriefing.
Psychosocial hazard regulation support. We can assist schools understand and deal with the complexities around the new Worksafe psychosocial hazards regulatory framework. This includes the design and implementation of organisation surveys to identify psychosocial risk.
In Conclusion
A partnership with VCPS for your Employee Assistance Program means choosing a provider with significant experience and a commitment to immediate and accessible mental health support.
We look forward to the opportunity to support the mental well-being of your staff and contribute to a healthier, more productive workplace.
To learn more about how VCPS can support your organisation or to discuss our Employee Assistance Program in more detail, please contact us on 1300 244 692 or via email reception@vcps.com.au
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