Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Nurse registration

OT registration

Trauma-informed care

Formation

Post-graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health

Specialist undergraduate psychiatric program

Description du poste

Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most. As a mental health clinician with ACIS, this is a dynamic position where you will play a vital role in delivering timely, person-centred responses to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis. You'll work closely with consumers, their families, carers, and community partners to provide assessment, brief intervention, safety planning, and coordinated care.

We are actively seeking exceptional candidates who meet the following requirements to join our team:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post-graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health, or completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in Mental Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma-Informed Care principles which underpin the work we do here at AWH.

Employment Type: This is a Full-Time opportunity. Positions available in Albury and Wangaratta

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.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

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.

Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health

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.

Closing Date

27th November 2026

Company

Albury Wodonga Health