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Senior Community Mental Health ClinicianRequisition No: 2182
Executive Division: Operations
Program: Mental Health Services
Department: Community Team Central - MWAMHS
Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise
Job Function: Mental Health
Clinician (RPN4; OT3; SW3 or Clinical Psychologist 3) Full-time, ongoing position An opportunity to join Western Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, community program based in Sunshine.
A full-time Senior Clinical position is available in our community mental health team based in Sunshine.
This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists.
Our community team is an integrated program with sub-acute community response with am and pm shifts 7 days per week.
Monday to Friday functions include intake/triage, case management and therapies.
Monday – Friday fixed roster may be available by negotiation.
To be Successful in this Role, you will: Lead with kindness, role modelling open communication and a desire to support and enhance clinical care across the teamCapacity to effectively assess and or screen consumer need/ referrals and make clinically informed decisions regarding the appropriate course of action, consulting colleagues/external services as requiredAbility to coordinate and plan acute crisis urgent assessments and secondary consultationContribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team with a genuine commitment to working within a client-centred frameworkHave knowledge and practice in delivering mental health careHave consolidated skills in assessing mental state and riskBe collaborative, responsive and empathicHave the capacity to consult, liaise and negotiate sensitively with clients, their family or carers, treatment teams and community servicesProvide supervision, mentoring and support within the multidisciplinary team About You: A compassionate, motivated mental health professional who values teamwork and is committed to improving the lives of mental health consumers.Bring resilience, adaptability, and a client-focused approach to your practice.Minimum of 5 years' mental health clinical experience.A motivated mental health clinician committed to continued learning and developing your clinical skills.Passion for caring and making a genuine difference in the lives of public mental health consumers.Enjoy being part of a dynamic team and draw on the experience of your colleagues yet are confident to work autonomously.Communicate clearly, openly and effectively within internal and external stakeholders in verbal and written form.Engaged in ongoing professional development, supervision and the provision of supervision within your discipline.Have demonstrated high level clinical intervention skills: mental state assessment; risk assessment; care planning; evidence-based clinical interventions and therapeutic practices.Practice within the bounds of the MHA (2022) and are aware of relevant mental health legislations and policies. What We Offer: A supportive, team-oriented workplace with a focus on work-life balanceOpportunities for ongoing professional developmentExposure to a diverse client base within the multicultural community of SunshineThe benefit of an Accrued Day Off (ADO) as part of your role.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we encourage you to apply today.
Join Western Health in delivering quality mental health care and making a genuine difference in the community.
Contact:Christine Brown or Ebony Canavan
Applications close at 11:59pm on 30 January 2025. About Us Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES).
We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.
Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth.
Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services.
We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasingWork-life balanceWestern Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance anda Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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