Mental Health Clinician

Albury Wodonga Health; Wangaratta; Sur place; AUD 83 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Albury Wodonga Health in Wangaratta, Victoria, seeks a Mental Health Clinician to join the Continuing Care Team in a permanent full-time position, delivering recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex needs.

This role offers a stable career with opportunities for development within a large regional health service, involving collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive assessments, care planning, and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Postgraduate mental health qualifications, specialist training, or progress towards completion.
• Experience in mental health services, preferably in community settings.
• Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and relevant legislation.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions and support.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and community service providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.

Connaissances

AHPRA registration

Mental health work

Recovery-oriented practice

Assessment skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Mental health qualifications

Postgraduate qualification

Undergraduate psychiatric training

Description du poste

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Join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Wangaratta community. We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Continuing Care Team in a permanent full-time position, providing recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex mental health needs.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with ADO)
Location: Wangaratta, Victoria
Classification: Nursing, Allied Health or Clinical Psychology (classification dependent on profession and experience)
Salary Range: $1816.90 - $2394.20 per week - Competitive salary in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement, plus superannuation and applicable allowances

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community service providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote consumer recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Qualifications in Mental Health, including postgraduate qualifications, specialist undergraduate psychiatric training, or demonstrated progress towards completion.
• Experience working within mental health services, preferably in community mental health settings.
• Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and contemporary mental health frameworks.
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant clinical standards and legislation.
• Well-developed assessment, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time employment providing ongoing career stability.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits available.
• Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with an excellent work-life balance.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.