Senior Emergency Mental Health Clinician (Casual)

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About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive.
We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.
MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community.
This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.

About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
The Emergency Mental Health team's aim is to provide timely and effective mental health and drugs and alcohol assessments for all consumers and their families who present to the emergency department with acute mental health/drug and alcohol presentations and crisis.
This service may be delivered as part of the MHAOD Hub, or within the Emergency Department more broadly.
Clinicians also provide mental health assessment and treatment alongside Victoria Police (PACER) in the community.

About the role As the successful applicant you will: Have formal professionally recognised qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology, including full registration with AHPRA for relevant disciplines.Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills.Provide evidence based, high quality care to patients.Deliver consumer-centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services.
We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.
Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.Attractive salary packaging benefits.
Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Contact person: Rameen Razmarra – Manager | Emergency Mental health
Email: ******
Phone: (03) 4215 2522, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Thursday, 9 January 2025
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