An exciting fixed-term opportunity awaits a qualified Mental Health Clinician to join Southwest Healthcare's HOPE program. This program provides specialised support for individuals aged 16+ referred after a suicide attempt or experiencing acute suicidal ideation. Over a three-month engagement, the team delivers tailored, evidence-based interventions addressing biological, psychological, and social needs.

An exciting fixed-term opportunity is available for a qualified Mental Health Clinician to join our Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) program within the Mental Health Directorate at Southwest Healthcare.

About the Role
The HOPE program provides specialised mental health services to individuals aged 16 and over who have been referred following a suicide attempt or are experiencing acute suicidal ideation. Our team delivers tailored, evidence-based biological, psychological, and social interventions to support each individual's unique needs and goals over a three-month engagement period.

A proportion of work within the HOPE program will take place outside regular business hours, with shifts scheduled at least one month in advance.

Position Details

• Type: Fixed-Term, 64 hours per fortnight until January 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Social Worker Grade 2, or Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $88,030 - $104,811 pro rata, plus superannuation

What You Bring
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Clinician with:

• Demonstrated expertise in mental health clinical services within a multidisciplinary team model.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and current trends, legislation, and policy directions in mental health services.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate qualifications in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA, where required.
• Social Workers must be eligible for registration with AASW.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership program
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 26 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise

Agreement 2020-2024 or Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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