Rural Suicide-Prevention Outreach Clinician (SPOT)

Far West Local Health District; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Isolation allowance

Remote area housing assistance

Fitness passport

Education and training support

Country lifestyle

Job summary

Far West Local Health District in Broken Hill is seeking clinicians for the Suicide Prevention Outreach team (SPOT). The role provides after-hours care and follow-up to people in suicidal distress, working with peer workers to deliver recovery-oriented support and crisis response.

The position covers Broken Hill and surrounding communities, with face-to-face and telehealth delivery, flexible arrangements, and opportunities for professional development and education.

Qualifications

• Are you a Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker or Psychologist looking to move and specialise more in Outreach?
• Do you have 2-3 years' experience as a sole clinician looking to grow and develop
• Are you looking for flexibility?

Responsibilities

• The SPOT team provides after-hours care and follow-up to people experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress.
• Clinicians will provide recovery-oriented support, crisis response, safety planning and advocacy.
• Work will be primarily face-to-face and via telehealth to Broken Hill and surrounding communities.

Skills

Outreach experience

Crisis support

Team collaboration

Job description

Far West Local Health District in Broken Hill is seeking clinicians for the Suicide Prevention Outreach team (SPOT). The role provides after-hours care and follow-up to people in suicidal distress, working with peer workers to deliver recovery-oriented support and crisis response.

The position covers Broken Hill and surrounding communities, with face-to-face and telehealth delivery, flexible arrangements, and opportunities for professional development and education.