Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health (Healthcare & Medical)Contract/TempDependant on qualifications and experienceFull Time From (1.1.25 – 30.6.25)About the OrganisationMildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) is a responsive regional health service providing a patient centred approach to care when members of our community are at their most vulnerable, and we do this through a workforce of around 1100 employees who provide care 24/7 to a catchment area of 80,000 community members.Mental Health Services, forming part of Mildura Base Hospital, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee Region. We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education.The roleThe PEHP program is led by clinical staff and supported by a Psychiatrist one half day per week as part of the Mental Health Service at the Mildura Base Public Hospital. PEHP's focus is aimed at women with moderate to severe mental health problems in pregnancy and in the first-year post birth. The program also provides primary and secondary consultation and some ongoing case management. PEHP aims to be a resource to the hospital and community professionals involved with young families and provides community liaison, education and support to families and healthcare workers engaging women with mental health difficulties in the perinatal period.To be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated experience in conducting biopsychosocial assessments and provision of therapeutic interventions.Demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill in the relevant clinical area.Ability to liaise with and provide primary and secondary consultations.Experience in performing the activities of the position, including clinical assessment, treatment interventions and education of families and healthcare workers.Experience in the provision of education in relation to perinatal mental health and early childhood development would be advantageous.Relocation assistanceUp to $15,000 incentive payment applies to eligible candidates.Be reimbursed for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more.The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.What we can offer youRegular in-service education, study leave and professional development opportunities.Access to Salary Packaging (pay less tax!) and novated leasing.Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program.At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.Free parking, onsite café and a location centre of town reducing travel times.How to Apply:All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the 'apply now' button.A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.
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