Community Clinician - 26+

Gippsland Health Alliance; Sale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal/Entertainment benefit

Professional development

Staff wellbeing centre

Fitness Passport services

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is seeking a Community Clinician 26+ to join our multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis. You will support adults experiencing acute mental illness, delivering evidence-based interventions and recovery-focused care.

You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, applying trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care and maintaining high standards of clinical governance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a mental health setting.
• Registration/qualification in one of Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent and routine mental health assessments in line with clinical standards
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacological interventions
• Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans with consumers and carers
• Provide individual, group and family-based interventions
• Monitor mental and physical health and support holistic care
• Facilitate access to internal and external services
• Undertake risk assessment, safety planning and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data integrity
• Contribute to quality improvement and governance activities

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing (mental health)

Social Work

Psychology

Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Role

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a Community Clinician 26+ to join our growing team on an ongoing full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting adults experiencing acute episodes of mental illness, while contributing to their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent and routine mental health assessments in line with clinical standards
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacological interventions
• Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans in collaboration with consumers and carers
• Provide individual, group and family-based interventions
• Monitor mental and physical health and support holistic care
• Facilitate access to appropriate internal and external services
• Undertake risk assessment, safety planning and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and data integrity
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and clinical governance activities

Working Together

We respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service.

About you

You are an experienced and compassionate clinician who is committed to recovery-oriented practice and delivering high-quality mental health care. You bring strong clinical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

You will also have

• Registration/qualification in one of the following:
• Nursing (with mental health qualification) – registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Social Work (eligible for AASW membership)
• Psychology – registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Occupational Therapy – registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mental health setting
• Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, standards and frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services

How to apply

Interested in this opportunity? Apply by visiting our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Note: LRH acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and is committed to diversity and inclusion. For accessibility and inclusion information, contact the LRH team.