Job posted: 17/01/2024 Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 18382 Senior Mental Health ClinicianArarat Mental Health ServicesPermanent, full-time80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO)About the roleIn 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 ResponsibilitiesProactive 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 experienceRelevant 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 & BenefitsAt 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 opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysStaff rewards and recognition programsAbout Grampians HealthGrampians 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 RegionArarat 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 applyClick 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+. 110 jobs are currently listed for Grampians Health #J-18808-Ljbffr
