South West Healthcare VIC – Warrnambool VIC
South West Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to lead the HOPE team, delivering post-suicidal crisis support. This role involves managing case allocations, developing care pathways, expanding services, and providing clinical supervision, all aimed at empowering clients through follow-up care and connection to resources for up to 12 weeks.
About the Role South West Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and skilled Mental Health Clinician to lead our Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team. This team, part of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate, offers non-clinical assertive outreach support aimed at empowering individuals by connecting them with both informal and formal resources. Our focus is on providing guidance, encouragement, and follow-up care for individuals after a suicide attempt or during a suicidal crisis, with the goal of reducing the risk of further attempts by supporting them for up to 12 weeks.
In collaboration with the Manager of Referral Services, the HOPE Team Leader will manage case allocations, establish care pathways, oversee service expansion initiatives, and provide clinical supervision to team members.
Position Overview Permanent - Part Time, 64 hours per fortnightWarrnambool CampusClassification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $121,477.20, pro rata + superannuationThis position may qualify for incentive payments of up to $20,000 through the Workforce and Incentive Grants Program, managed by Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV). The funds can be applied toward rent, childcare, relocation expenses, and more.
What You Bring As a health professional, you will possess extensive experience in mental health clinical services and a strong ability to work effectively in a team-based, multi-disciplinary environment. A solid understanding of recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and current mental health trends, along with knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, is crucial for this role.
In addition, you will have:
Relevant qualifications and registration with the appropriate Board or Association in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.Strong organisational skills and significant experience in coordinating a multi-disciplinary team.Insight into models of assertive outreach and recovery-oriented mental health care.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and demonstrate effective problem-solving, negotiation, and change management skills.What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Attractive salary packaging options, including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.Opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally.Continuous clinical supervision.Various internal development programs aimed at personal growth, such as resilience and mentoring workshops, as well as comprehensive leadership training.Excellent employment terms and conditions.Relocation assistance available.Who we are As an organisation, SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 December 2024. 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:
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