About the roleThe Mental Health Clinician will provide high level clinical services, consultation and leadership to the team, and advanced clinical services to young people and their families and friends by co-ordinating the triage and intake process for enquiries and referrals and providing direct services to a caseload of young people with complex needs in Esperance.
About the practiceWe have been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, providing much needed support for people in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice and family and domestic violence.
Experience and qualifications required Allied health professionals (AHPs; usually psychologists, social workers), and psychiatrists who have full and current professional registration to practice from relevant peak professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW);OR Occupational therapists who have full and current professional registration to practice from AHPRA, and who have completed additional mental health specific training or endorsement in mental health, and who have full and current professional registration;OR Division 1 Mental Health Nurses (with mental health specific training, or endorsement in mental health) who have full and current professional registration.Demonstrated experience in working clinically with young people with mild to moderate mental health issues within a short-term intervention program.Proven ability to work with mixed modality of therapeutic approaches.The ability to engage and work effectively with vulnerable young people and their families, including those who may exhibit challenging behaviours.A demonstrated understanding of the issues facing young people and accessing services.The ability to make timely, sound decisions and assessments regarding required interventions and referral pathways.Experience working within the mental health service system and knowledge of mental health issues, impacts and navigation of the service system.High level of oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with young people, Primary Health Professions and other health professionals.Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team.Excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills.Sound administration, client record, file management and IT skills.What's on offer for the successful candidateCome join us and be part of a welcoming community where you can also enjoy stunning beaches, swim in striking turquoise waters and explore the wild landscapes of Esperance!
Competitive Salary + super + an annual regional allowanceSalary packaging benefits that can help you save thousands in taxWorking Monday to FridayA loading is paid when you take annual leaveGreat professional and career development opportunitiesAccess to take long service leave after 7 years continuous service (based on 1.3 weeks leave for each completed year)!Discounts with a major health insurance providerAccess to a confidential and professional counselling service, as well as health and wellbeing resources, through our employee assistance program#J-18808-Ljbffr