AddressReference Number: 887
Job Title: Clinician - Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80 Location: Shepparton
Closing date: 17/06/2024
About GV Health – Mental Health Services:
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
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About the Role
PARC is a programme which is operated in partnership between Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and Wellways.
The PARC facility is located in Maude Street Shepparton and comprises of 9 units, communal areas and offices for staff.
Maximum occupancy is 10 participants.
PARC is a sub-acute facility providing care to participants who are Stepped-Up from the Community or Stepped Down from Wanyarra, the Acute Inpatient Unit.
2 PARC Clinicians work across a 7 day roster, working 0830-1700hrs.
The PARC Clinician works providing clinical care to participants alongside Wellways staff who provide psychosocial interventions to participants.
The PARC Clinician is supported by a Medical Officer during business hours and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Key Responsibilities of the PARC Clinician:
- Co-ordinating entry and exits from the PARC programme with Wellways staff.
- Supporting participants to achieve their recovery goals.
- Participating in weekly Care Team Meetings with other clinical and Wellways staff.
- Completing daily Mental State and Risk Assessment of participants and escalating concerns where appropriate.
What we offer:
- Relocating? We have a Mental Health Workforce Navigator available to help assist you in your move to Greater Shepparton
- Up to $20,000 incentive payment applies for eligible successful candidates
- Be reimbursed, for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more
- Enjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, Victoria
- Easy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.
The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.
The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to priority positions across state funded mental health services in rural and regional Victoria. This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000.
The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
Position Description: HERE
Why Work at GV Health?
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
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.
