Mental Health Clinician-Primary Mental Health Team Job posted: 29/11/2024
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Part time
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: VG/1833719
Closes: 22/12/2024
Contact: Nicholas Place, Manager Primary Mental Health Team | (03) 55 646 001 or
We're seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT). Deliver critical mental health support, including assessment, treatment, and consultations for individuals experiencing challenges like depression and anxiety. Collaborating closely with GPs and other health professionals, this role focuses on providing short- to medium-term care while championing Recovery-Oriented and trauma-informed practices. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do: Deliver comprehensive mental health care in Camperdown. Collaborate closely with primary care providers, particularly GPs, to ensure coordinated care. Provide primary and secondary consultations for consumers and their GPs. Conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and offer short- to medium-term care interventions. Position Overview: Part-Time Permanent Role: 48 hours per fortnight. Camperdown Campus What You Bring:
We're looking for a mental health professional with:
Strong clinical skills and experience in mental health services. Knowledge of contemporary mental health practices and trends. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Qualifications: Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registration with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health services (Desirable). Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program. Occupational Therapist: Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Social Worker: Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Psychologist: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Salary Ranges: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $99,739.60 - $102,278.80 pro rata, + super Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 pro rata, + super Incentives: This position is eligible for incentive payments for rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the Workforce and Incentive Grants Program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
If you're motivated to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused role, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming mental health care in our community.
What we offer: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions. Internal and external professional development opportunities. A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs. Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are: As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership, and its overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and socio-economic status.
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 22nd December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
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