Mental Health Clinician

Example; Mildura; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Victoria is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for their Adult Recovery and Wellbeing Service. This full-time role involves delivering specialist mental health care to adults, collaborating with patients to achieve their recovery goals, and working within a multidisciplinary team in a regional setting. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or occupational therapy. The position offers a supportive team environment with various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Regular in-service education

Salary packaging

Staff Wellbeing Program

Free parking

Qualifications

• Relevant degree registration for medical practice.
• Must meet the criteria outlined for the position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist mental health care to adults including assessment and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with patients to advance recovery goals.
• Provide consultation and partnership with external agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mental Health Clinician – Adult Recovery and Wellbeing Service

Full-time (optionally part-time 0.8 FTE) position at Mildura Base Public Hospital, a regional health service serving a catchment of 80,000 community members.

Overview

The Adult Recovery & Wellbeing Service (formerly the Continuing Care Team) offers ongoing specialist treatment, care and support for people aged living with serious mental health concerns.

Staff work collaboratively with consumers to progress identified recovery goals, address priority needs and maintain wellbeing within the community, while also providing consultation and partnership to external agencies.

Responsibilities

Deliver specialist mental health care to adults aged , including assessment, treatment planning and ongoing support.

Collaborate with patients to advance recovery goals and address priority needs.

Provide consultation and partnership with external agencies involved in client care.

Work within a multidisciplinary team in a 24 / 7 regional service setting.

Qualifications

Relevant degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.

Current registration and meet the criteria outlined for the position.

Benefits

Regular in-service education, study leave and professional development opportunities.

Salary packaging and novated leasing.

Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program.

Free parking.

Supportive and innovative team environment.

Employment Conditions

The role is classified under the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement : RN3, SW2, OT2 or Psych2.

How to Apply

Contact the A / RWS Manager : or call .

Submit a cover letter, CV and referral details addressing the selection criteria.

Applicants will need a current National Police Check, an Employee Working with Children's Check and immunisation screening before commencement.