Job Title: Senior Clinician - APATTEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimeHours per Fortnight: 80Location: Aged Persons MH & Primary MHFor a confidential conversation please contact: Casey Thompson on (03) 5823 6***About GV Health – Mental Health Services:Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:Adult Mental HealthCommunity Mental HealthAged Persons Mental HealthChild and Youth Mental HealthAbout the role:The Aged Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Team (APATT) is part of the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service. The Senior APATT Clinician reports to the APATT Manager, and is responsible for providing leadership and clinical expertise to older people and their families accessing the APATT service. The Senior APATT Clinician must be able to work autonomously and productively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to maximise team objectives and maintain a high standard of clinical care.The role is responsible for providing leadership and clinical care across the Aged Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Team (APATT), as well as providing clinical and operational support to the APATT leadership team. The APATT Senior Clinician will be primarily responsible for the provision of specialist comprehensive mental health assessments with older people and their families, supervision of less experienced clinicians and the provision of outreach services across the catchment area; therefore, travel and working across locations may be involved.What we offer:Up to $20,000 incentive payment applies for eligible successful candidatesBe reimbursed for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and moreEnjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, VictoriaEasy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.The successful candidate will possess:Tertiary post graduate qualifications in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing (for Registered Nurses)Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and/or eligibility for membership of relevant allied health professional associationAt least 5 years experience working in community mental health, preferably with children and/or youthSound knowledge of principles and practice of psychiatric careCompetence in assessment of mental state and risk, care delivery and case management of consumers with a psychiatric illnessWhy work at GV Health?Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure membershipsFlexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balancePaid parental leaveProfessional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goalsA confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved onesSocial club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discountsOur CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programGV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
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