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About Us Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES).
We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.
Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth.
Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services.
We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: Professional development support Career advancement opportunities Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Job description:Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) Mental Health Clinician
We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers Classification: (OT2, SW3) Full-time position with a rotating 7-day roster Enjoy the added benefit of an Accrued Day Off (ADO)
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service operates within a rapidly growing corridor, fostering continuous development, service expansion, and innovative programs.
The Outer Community Team, part of the MH&W adult mental health services, provides community mental health care to consumers in the City of Melton and parts of Brimbank.
This role involves delivering recovery-oriented community mental health services while aligning with the specialist ACIS function.
ACIS clinicians are also required to serve as key clinicians for a small, allocated number of consumers, supporting their recovery journey.
We value team members who lead with kindness, model open communication, and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing clinical care across the team.
Key Requirements and Essential Criteria:
Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical services within high-demand environments, managing consumers with complex needs.
Proven experience in acute mental health functions (e.g., crisis assessment teams) and in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mental illness or psychiatric disability.
Strong knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, mental health legislation, and relevant public mental health policies.
Solid understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities, promoting informed choices for recovery.
Ability to coordinate care by communicating and advocating effectively for consumers and their families/carers with internal teams and external providers.
Commitment to consumer-focused, recovery-based, and culturally sensitive service delivery.
Capacity to work inclusively with consumers from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender-sensitive practices, and family-based frameworks.
Familiarity with AMHS, evidence-based interventions, and managing high-risk, complex consumer behaviours.
Understanding and practical application of professional Codes of Ethics.
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to problem-solve, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.
Compliance with all legal and professional registration requirements.
High reliability and professional conduct.
Current Victorian Driver's Licence and ability to drive work vehicles.
Contact Person: Ankush Sahni
Title: Program Manager
Phone: 0482 114 150
Contact Person: Cassie Low
Title: Team Leader
Phone: 9732 1600
Position Description
Applications close 11:59pm on 1 January 2025.