Mental Health Clinician - Child and Youth Phone Triage - Nurse Only Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight: 64
Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Join a supportive and inclusive team and service who value your contribution Work across two shifts between 0700 hours and 2200 hours, 7 days a week Permanant part-time position 64 hrs per fortnight - Nurse Only applications accepted 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.
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.
About the role
Clinicians within the team complete high-quality and timely mental health, alcohol and other drug triages to determine the most appropriate treatment and care pathways for infants, children and young people. Referrals are received in written and telephone form, with the triage process undertaken primarily by phone. Triage clinicians, under established governance structures, provide clinical advice, recommendations and referrals.
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.
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. Contact person: Sarah Stein – Community AIS Phones Triage Manager
Phone: (03) 4215 8640, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
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