Acute Community Mental Health Clinician — Crisis Response

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for the Acute Community Intervention Service. You will assess, intervene briefly, and develop safety plans for individuals in acute mental health crisis, collaborating with families, carers and partners to coordinate care.

The role requires current AHPRA registration as a nurse or OT, with post-graduate psychiatric/mental health qualifications, and at least five years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health or equivalent specialist program.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and brief intervention for acute mental health crises.
• Develop safety planning and coordinated care plans.
• Engage with consumers, families, carers and community partners.
• Deliver timely, person-centred responses and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nurse registration

OT registration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Post-graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health

Specialist undergraduate psychiatric program

Job description

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for the Acute Community Intervention Service. You will assess, intervene briefly, and develop safety plans for individuals in acute mental health crisis, collaborating with families, carers and partners to coordinate care.

The role requires current AHPRA registration as a nurse or OT, with post-graduate psychiatric/mental health qualifications, and at least five years of post-graduate experience.