Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community (Part-Time, 0.6 EFT)

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible workplace options

Inclusive, culturally safe environment

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services for learning and well

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join the Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) in Broadmeadows. The role focuses on acute assessment and evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions for consumers and carers, with a shared caseload across the team.

The position is part time, 0.6 EFT, with shift work between 8.30am and 10.30pm across 7 days. Previous public mental health community experience is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Passion for improving lives of people with mental illness.
• Advanced skills in psychiatric assessment and intervention.
• Experience in a public community mental health setting is preferable.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute assessment and intervention for consumers and families in ACIS.
• Deliver short-term intensive support for up to 3 months as appropriate.
• Work shift rotations across 8.30am–10.30pm, 7 days per week.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join the Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) in Broadmeadows. The role focuses on acute assessment and evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions for consumers and carers, with a shared caseload across the team.

The position is part time, 0.6 EFT, with shift work between 8.30am and 10.30pm across 7 days. Previous public mental health community experience is valued.