Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service

Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention ServiceJoin our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health cliniciansDynamic work environment and collaborative team cultureStunning region, offering great lifestyle, affordable housing and shorter commute times, giving you more time for fun, family and friends.Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.RPN 3; Social Work Grade 2; Occupational Therapist Grade 2Current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)Post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health or having completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.At least two years of demonstrated experience and ability in community based psychiatric triage, assessment, support and treatment of people with mental illness.Sound knowledge of the VIC Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.Employment Type: This is a Full Time opportunity.We encourage you to reach out to Kerry Allan at ****** for further details and a confidential discussion or refer to the Position Description hereAWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills. About the RoleClosing Date: 03/12/2024Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health cliniciansDynamic work environment and collaborative team cultureStunning region, offering great lifestyle, affordable housing and shorter commute times, giving you more time for fun, family and friends.Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.RPN 3; Social Work Grade 2; Occupational Therapist Grade 2Current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)Post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health or having completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.At least two years of demonstrated experience and ability in community based psychiatric triage, assessment, support and treatment of people with mental illness.Sound knowledge of the VIC Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.Employment Type: This is a Full Time opportunity.We encourage you to reach out to Kerry Allan at ****** for further details and a confidential discussion or refer to the Position Description hereAbout Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga HealthAWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.Relocating to the region?Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program. The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 to cover expenses such as removalist, travel fees, accommodation costs, school fees, etc. For a more detailed understanding of the incentive program, Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).Mental Health NavigatorAt Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle and integrate into the local community. For more information, contact our Mental Health Navigator on ****** or via our website: Mental Health CareersAre you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and InclusionAWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.Join our Talent CommunityNot the right role for you? Let us know what you're seeking!We'd love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. 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