Job posted: 13/12/2024
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1835845
Join our dynamic Referral Services team as a Mental Health Clinician, where you'll play a key role in providing specialist mental health assessments and support in the Warrnambool Emergency Department. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver urgent care for individuals with complex needs, while ensuring compliance with mental health legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, work in a supportive environment, and enjoy a full-time role with competitive incentives and professional growth.
South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Referral Services multidisciplinary team. In this Senior role, you will provide specialist mental health assessments, interventions, consultation, and liaison services to South West Healthcare's Warrnambool Emergency Department (ED). You will coordinate access to acute inpatient beds, including seeking out of area options when local beds are unavailable, while ensuring all actions align with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, including the necessary reporting and escalation processes.
As a suitably qualified clinician, you will provide urgent and intensive mental health assessments, treatment, and support, working closely with other Senior Mental Health Clinicians, the ED medical team, Ambulance Services, and Victoria Police to deliver specialist care for clients with co-occurring health needs.
Position Overview
Permanent - Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday roster with full-time hours, regular shifts, and a monthly accrued day off Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or Psychologist Grade 3 Salary Range: $102,091 - $121,477, plus superannuation Eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives for rent, childcare, relocation, and more, through the Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) program. What You Bring
Occupational Therapist: At least 7 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist. Psychologist: At least 7 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as a Registered Psychologist. Registered Psychiatric Nurse: At least 5 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Social Worker: At least 7 years of mental health experience and eligibility for membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills. What we offer
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities Ongoing clinical supervision 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. Learn more about SWH here.
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.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 19 January 2025 . Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 OR Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 .
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
For inquiries, please contact Leanne Blain, Manager Referral Services | (03) 55631280 or
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