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Form of workRole: Mental Health Clinician
Employment type: Ongoing
Time fraction: Part time ? Full time
Location :Victoria Street site, Ballarat
A career in the forensic Mental Health sector is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. If you're passionate about supporting people in their Mental Health recovery, Ballarat Community Health is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our clients and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate Mental Health and criminal justice system.
About the role
Our Forensic Mental Health in Community Health (FMHiCH) program, was developed to provide support to offenders to successfully complete their Community Corrections Order (CCO), by addressing their Mental Health concerns.
The Mental Health Clinician will be the first contact with new clients, to engage them in our FMHiCH program. This first contact is vital in building rapport with clients who may have experienced significant trauma and have multiple, often complex needs. You will provide a broad range of expertise, to aid across a wide spectrum of disorders, including a focus on criminogenic needs, and complex risk profiles.
Why this work is important
This is a uniquely rewarding role in service of the community. As the Mental Health Clinician you will instrumentally contribute to helping individuals on a community based disposition, such as a Community Corrections Order or on parole, with improved mental and physical health, support their compliance, and assist them to successfully complete their order or parole. This is all part of reducing recidivism and their contact with the criminal justice system.
What you will bring to the team:
About you:
- Relevant registration and qualifications (see Position Description for details)
- Experience in providing clinical Mental Health assessment, and formulating a provisional diagnosis, including risk assessments, developing appropriate interventions and treatment planning
- Experience working in an environment with a focus on clients with complex needs
- No previous experience in the forensic field is necessary, but you must have a passion for clients from vulnerable backgrounds, with complex needs.
Applications are sought from people with backgrounds in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing.
About us:
Ballarat Community Health is a for-purpose, not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of primary health services required by the local community. We work to promote health and wellbeing, and provide quality and affordable healthcare to our community, with a commitment to the most vulnerable.
We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region. Our people and our deep sense of purpose are what makes BCH a great place to work.
Ballarat Community Health staff benefits
At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.
Our staff benefits include:
- Salary packaging ? up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
- Social club
- Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)
Position Description and Enquiries:
To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday 29 January 2024
Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time.? You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don?t miss this opportunity.
For further enquiries about this role please contact Sammi Canty, Clinical Lead - Forensic Mental Health, on telephone 0491 093 940
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at **********@bchc.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person?s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
If you share our values of respect, integrity, optimism, courage, resilience - don't delay. Be part of something special. Apply now.?
