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Community Mental Health Clinician

Case Management Shepparton

Monday to Friday 0830-1700hrs

40 hours per week with monthly ADO

About Us

At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service.  As the largest employer in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult mental health
• Community mental health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons mental health
• Child and Youth mental health

 For further information please visit:  http://www.gvhealth.org.au/services/mental-health/

About the role

Case Managers provide essential Mental Health support and treatment to consumers, their carers and family in the City of Greater Shepparton and Moira Shire.

The Community Mental Health Clinician must be able to work autonomously and productively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to maximise team objectives and maintain a high standard of clinical care. The position includes rotating rostered duties in both the Case Management and Acute Response Teams, and the provision of outreach services across the catchment area therefore travel and working across locations may be involved.

Case managers are responsible for monitoring consumers' mental state and risk, liaising with families/ carers and other service providers and co-ordinating medical appointments and reviews.

This role is a highly rewarding and allows you to have a positive influence in your community.

 We are looking for

• Qualified Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists
• Post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health
• Candidates with previous experience working in Acute Mental Health
• Previous experience working in Community Mental Health is desirable but not essential

 Our offer to you:

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program

Great things happen here in Shepparton. If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work, live and play in the Shepparton region please click here.

Applications close: 3 April 2023

Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.  All GV Health job applications must be loaded directly onto the e-recruit system, with no requirement to post hard copies of original passports/visas for overseas candidates.

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.