Mental Health Clinician - Warrnambool Adult Mental Health Service

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Job DescriptionLocation: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/1833175
Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care. Warrnambool, our lively city, offers excellent sports facilities, educational institutions from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with spectacular views from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth. Embrace a rewarding career and a vibrant lifestyle with us!
About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Warrnambool Adult Mental Health Team. The Adult Mental Health team perform a critical role in providing recovery oriented and trauma informed assessment and treatment utilising natural and existing community supports.
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing mental illness or significant psychological distress, as well as their families, carers, and loved ones. Utilising individual biological, psychological, and social interventions tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide valuable support to both the wider team and management while contributing to a 24/7 roster, ensuring comprehensive care and assistance is available when needed most.
Position overview Fulltime (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position ending January 2026Monthly Accrued Day off (ADO)Warrnambool CampusRegistered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 2Salary Range:Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3
- Salary Range: $99,439.60 - $110,432.40 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation
Occupational Therapist Grade 2
- Salary Range: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation
Social Worker Grade 2
- Salary Range: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation
Psychologist Grade 2
- Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $104,811.20 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation
What you bring The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate excellent skills and broad experience in mental health clinical services, including a proven ability to work within a team based multi-disciplinary model.
A working knowledge of Recovery Oriented practices, trauma informed care, current mental health trends, legislation and relevant policy directions of mental health services is also essential for this role.
Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative with proven ability to work autonomously and within a team, as well as an ability to work with limited direction, be self-motivated, and provide effective problem-solving and negotiation skills is a must.
You will also be a…
Registered Nurse with appropriate tertiary qualifications, AHPRA Registration and at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
(Desirable) Completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency.
Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Psychologist with Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist.
What we offer Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributionsInternal and external professional development opportunitiesOngoing clinical supervisionA range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programsExcellent terms and conditions of employmentWho 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 Tuesday 24 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
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