We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT). Deliver critical mental health support, including assessment, treatment, and consultations for individuals experiencing challenges like depression and anxiety. Collaborating closely with GPs and other health professionals, this role focuses on providing short- to medium-term care while championing Recovery-Oriented and trauma-informed practices. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you passionate about mental health and ready to make a real difference? We're seeking a skilled Mental Health Clinician to work within our Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) to provide vital mental health support to individuals experiencing high-prevalence challenges such as depression and anxiety. Based at our Camperdown Campus.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver comprehensive mental health care in Camperdown.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, particularly GPs, to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide primary and secondary consultations for consumers and their GPs.
• Conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and offer short- to medium-term care interventions.

Position Overview:

• Part-Time Permanent Role: 48 hours per fortnight.
• Camperdown Campus 

What You Bring:
We're looking for a mental health professional with:

• Strong clinical skills and experience in mental health services.
• Knowledge of contemporary mental health practices and trends.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

This role is open to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registration with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health services (Desirable). Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• Occupational Therapist: Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Social Worker: Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Psychologist: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 

Salary Ranges

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $99,739.60 - $102,278.80 pro rata, + super
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 pro rata, + super
• Social Worker Grade 2: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 pro rata, + super
• Psychologist Grade 2: $92,627.60 - $104,811.20 pro rata, + super

Incentives This position is eligible for incentive payments for rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the Workforce and Incentive Grants Program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).

If you're motivated to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused role, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming mental health care in our community. 

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
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• 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. Learn more about SWH here.

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 22^nd December 2024. 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 Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists 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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