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South West Healthcare's Portland Community Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinician to become part of our dynamic, multidisciplinary team of specialists. Together, we strive to deliver the best clinical outcomes for our community.
South West Healthcare's Portland Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialised mental health support for adults aged 18-65 who are experiencing major mental illnesses. As a multidisciplinary and integrated team, we offer a wide range of services, including crisis assessment, intervention, and both short- and long-term, evidence-based, recovery-focused care. Our services extend to individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, as well as their families, throughout the broader Portland community.
About the role The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) will be responsible for providing recovery-oriented and trauma-informed management utilising natural and existing community supports.
The Community Adult teams provide mental health assessments and treatment services to consumers, which includes direct engagement-based treatment inclusive of the person with the identified mental health concern along with carers and services, aimed to provide individual biological, psychological, and social interventions based on the consumers expressed needs and goals.
As a Mental Health Clinician (MHC), you will:
Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and provide individualised recovery and treatment planning.Maintain a caseload, offering direct clinical treatment and evidence-based interventions to consumers, families, and carers.Deliver outreach support in various environments, ensuring consumer-centered care.Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate referrals as needed.Foster community partnerships and contribute to service integration, education, and development initiatives.Participate in service improvement projects, maintain accurate electronic records, and uphold professional standards.Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and professional development activities.Position overview Full-time and Part-time ongoing positionsPortland CampusSuccessful applicants for this position may be eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.
What you bring The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent team-building skills with experience in mental health clinical services being an advantage.
Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work autonomously as well as an ability to work with limited direction, be self-motivated, and provide effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
You're proactive, flexible, and resilient and happy to work autonomously, use your initiative, and have a high attention to detail.
The successful applicant position will be a clinician in one of the following disciplines:
A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse and have at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.An Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency.A Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.A Psychologist who has registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist, or a Provisional Psychologist completing a 5+1 program for psychology are supported and eligible to apply.What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.Internal and external professional development opportunities.Ongoing clinical supervision.A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.Excellent terms and conditions of employment.How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
How do your skills match this job? South West Healthcare is committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life for people in south west Victoria.
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