Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - RPNG4, OT2, SW2, P2
Req Id - 2935
Rare opportunity to join a new service in MHDAS - South location Expand leadership skills as the team senior clinician Work within a supportive multidisciplinary setting About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.
MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.
About the role A key focus of the position is to provide clinical supervision and leadership for staff within the Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and relevant service development initiatives. The youth service currently provides mental health drug and alcohol care to young people aged 12-25 years in the Barwon Region.
Specifically, the Senior Clinical Lead is responsible to oversee the delivery of best practice, evidence-based treatment and support to young people aged 18-25 years with complex needs including drug and alcohol comorbidity and homelessness.
About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
Contact person: Natalie Lanyon | Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Email: Phone: (03) 4215 8300, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Monday, 9 December 2024
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