Mental Health Triage Clinician Overnight Access

Goulburn Valley Health; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Accommodation support

Relocation concierge service

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton is seeking a Triage Clinician to join the Enhanced Triage Service within Mental Health. The role focuses on high-quality screening and assessment for adults and CAMHS, ensuring timely access to appropriate treatment.

The successful candidate will work independently, handle overnight shifts, and build trusted relationships with clients, carers and services while adhering to evidence-based practices and referral pathways across GV Health sites.

Qualifications

• Apply the mental health triage scale and develop risk/safety management plans with appropriate referral pathways.
• Work independently and under pressure.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication.
• Display sound conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain a client-centred approach while upholding hospital values.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality screening and assessment as part of the mental health triage service.
• Engage clients to ensure access to appropriate treatment and advice.
• Contribute to referral pathways across GV Health sites.

Skills

Mental health triage

Work under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Client-centered approach

Quality improvement

Education

Mental health qualification

Job description

Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton is seeking a Triage Clinician to join the Enhanced Triage Service within Mental Health. The role focuses on high-quality screening and assessment for adults and CAMHS, ensuring timely access to appropriate treatment.

The successful candidate will work independently, handle overnight shifts, and build trusted relationships with clients, carers and services while adhering to evidence-based practices and referral pathways across GV Health sites.