Mental Health RNs - Registered Psychiatric Nurses Position Summary Hi All Position Title: Senior Mental Health Clinician - Ararat Reference Number: 18382 Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurses Location: Ararat Contact Details: Allister Williamson Contact Phone: 5352 9710 Contact Email: ****** Publications to be placed: Senior Mental Health Clinician Ararat Mental Health Services Permanent, full-time 80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO) About the role In conjunction with the Team Leader, the senior mental health clinician's role will provide clinical leadership in developing clinical expertise within the team through mentoring, teaching, supervising and contributing to the organisation of the day to day operational functioning of the team. Key Responsibilities Proactive clinical leadership and participation in the clinical activities of a multidisciplinary clinical team. Expertise in the provision of evidence-based and best practice. A level of expertise commensurate with the role and years of experience. The facilitation of the clinical team meetings, coordination of the clinical case reviews, and daily operational coordination with appropriate delegation of responsibilities as needed. Provide direct and indirect support for complex presentations within the team and carry a caseload in consideration of other portfolio responsibilities. To provide specialist support through primary, secondary and tertiary consultation through identification of complex needs and prioritization of client /family/significant other needs and/or referral and treatment options. To actively influence the discipline-specific clinical expertise of a multidisciplinary team, consistent with organisational and industry wide policies and procedures. Skills and experience Relevant professional qualification in a health-related discipline (psychology, nursing, social work or occupational therapy); current registration where applicable. Experience required is relevant to the respective enterprise agreements. Appointment to RPN4 positions must have completed either a post graduate diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a specialist post basic course of training which led to registration as a division 3 nurse. A substantial period of work experience (usually at least 5 years) to achieve expert knowledge. Occupational Therapist Grade 3 and Social Worker Grade 3 (usually at least 7 years of experience), possessing specific knowledge in the branch of the profession. Psychologist Grade 3 is a person who is registered as a Psychologist with the PBA with a minimum of five years' professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent), complies with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession. Culture & Benefits At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites. Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Discounted on-site parking Access to discounted health club membership Staff rewards and recognition programs About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services. Ararat Region Ararat Rural City has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat sits at an important road junction with the Pyrenees Highway which connects north western Victoria with the Port of Portland in the south. Ararat Rural City is the gateway to the world-renowned Grampians Region and is characterised by huge horizons, spectacular mountain scapes and a vibrant sense of community health and wellbeing. Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. How to apply Click APPLY or contact Allister Williamson, Acting Team Leader Ararat MHS, on 5352 9710 for a confidential discussion. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent. Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+. Selection Criteria Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine?If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information. Essential : The successful candidate must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).Please advise if you currently hold an employee WWCC, if not are you willing to undergo one? Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion. Contact Closing Date Position Description Grampians Health Mental Health Senior Clinician Ararat 2023.pdf Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date. Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
