AddressThe Community and Allied Health Team
If you make the wise decision to come and work at IDHS you will become part of a large skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team. We feel IDHS is a special place to work as it services a population with higher than Victorian average rates of obesity, chronic disease and high-risk health behaviours. We are committed to providing the highest quality health and wellbeing services to our community and we need your help to do it!
Position Title: Mental Health Worker
Classification: Mental Health Worker/ Clinician
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2026
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026
OR
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check and compliance with the IDHS Vaccination Policy
Role description
The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for the provision of Mental Health services and/ or AOD counselling, including assessment, counselling and evaluation as needed in the acute, residential, and community settings across Inglewood and Districts Health Service and surrounds. The role will provide services across a number of different program funding streams and programs making this a diverse and exciting role.
About you
- Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Counselling
- Registration with Professional Regulatory Body or relevant Professional Association.For example, AHPRA, AASW, ACA, PACFA.
- Experience working with clients/patients/consumers across all ages
- A well-developed knowledge of evidence based clinical interventions for clients with Mental Health and/or drug and alcohol issues
- Current Victorian drivers' licence
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teamwork and lifelong learning.
Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.
We can offer you the following:
- A supported position in a small Mental Health team
- New state-of the art consulting rooms and office (plus a gym with staff access)
- Local accommodation options
- Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- On-site parking
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.
For further information about this position, please contact Tara Whelan - Community and Allied Health Manager on 03 5431 7***
