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
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1833719
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: This role is open to candidates with the following 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 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 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.
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.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
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