Lead Clinician - Echuca Community Mental Health Job posted: 10/04/2024Occupation: Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Medical and Nursing, Medical, NursingReference: 15662Work in an environment that offers:An opportunity to work with a leading regional health serviceAn ability to live and work close to homeA strong attitude to teaching and supportive staffThe PositionPosition Title: Lead ClinicianClassification: Registered Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 2, Occupational Therapist, Grade 2Salary per hour (exc. super): Dependant on QualificationsHours per fortnight: 80 Hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks)Employment Status: x2 Fixed Term - Full Time (March 2025 & May 2025)Other requirements: COVID-19 VaccinationYour New RoleThe team is part of Bendigo Health's Mental Health Department.As well as providing a community based adult mental health service in Bendigo, psychiatric services also has community based teams located in 5 rural areas throughout the region - Castlemaine, Kyneton, Maryborough in the South and Echuca and Swan Hill in the North. These multidisciplinary teams provide care to persons living in their communities experiencing mental illness 16 - 64 years.In the context of an integrated community mental health team, and under the direction of the Manager and team Psychiatrist, Community Mental Health Clinicians provide psychiatric triage, intake, assessment and treatment, psycho-education and support for patients of Psychiatric Services and their families /carer(s)Treatment and support is recovery focused and provided during all stages of illness. While these rural teams provide assessment, treatment and short-long term interventions Monday to Friday, out of hours and weekend crisis assessment and treatment is managed through the Regional Psychiatric Triage Service.Working for Bendigo HealthOur team love working with us, and it's easy to understand why. We've got a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:Excellent financial support for relocation, if you're moving to join our teamGenerous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnightFlexible working arrangements, with opportunities to work full-time or part-timeVisa sponsorship for you and your family, if you need itExperienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their teamStaff health and wellbeing programsGenuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your careerAn independent and confidential Employee Assistance ProgramA terrific staff discount program, across health insurance, banking and local businessesOn top of all this, our Mental Health and Wellbeing team are supported by our Mental Health Professional Development Unit. They provide our team with education, professional development, career-planning and supervision opportunities. If you have aspirations to grow in your career, or gain different experiences in your clinical practice, we'll help you find the way.Living in EchucaSituated in the beautiful Victorian region, Echuca offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting and recreational facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and recreational activities within our region.If you're relocating to our region, we're here to help you. We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move. We'll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups. We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here.Interested?We'd love to hear from you! Click APPLY now and follow the prompts. Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.Need more information? Please contact Brendan Watson, Acting Manager on (03) 5481 0700Diversity and InclusionBendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.52 jobs are currently listed for Bendigo Health#J-18808-Ljbffr
