Reference: 2186
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Salary Range: $40 - $45
Join our team making an impact as a Mental Health ClinicianPermanent, full-time opportunity availableHeidelberg location and off site, with multiple public transport options available to Austin HospitalAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in the North-East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Mental Health Division
The Mental Health Division is committed to promoting the highest levels of mental health care for our patients. In realizing this goal, the division will lead and excel in research, teaching, and the use of person-centered evidence-based practice. The mental health division provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.
About the role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals who are passionate about providing best practice care for infants, children, and families experiencing mental health difficulties. You will have access to specialist clinicians across ICYMHS, which includes an Infant and Child Specialist, a Family Violence Specialist, and an AOD Practice Lead, among others.
You'll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, developed through leadership forums and committees. You'll join a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contributions they make. If you are passionate and have some experience in the child and youth mental health sector or related fields, and enjoy shaping and managing services for children, young people, and their families, we are keen for you to join us!
A regular day will see you: Provide case management to infants and children referred to the service.Undertake assessment and treatment (which can include family, individual, parent therapy, and group work).Facilitate and plan groups for children and/or their parents.Liaise and network with the service system.About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and will have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
You'll further have: A relevant qualification and current AHPRA registration.The ability to provide treatment to address a wide variety of mental health presentations in infants and children.The desire to work collaboratively and systemically as part of a multidisciplinary team.Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and, if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sandy Robertson, Program Manager Central at ******
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: 4 January 2025 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Austin Health job application system.
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