AddressTime for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace thats friendly & welcoming! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The citys award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.
About the role
Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) clinicians play a critical role in providing assessment, treatment and consultancy support to consumers who experience a ‘high prevalence' Mental Health disorder, including but not restricted to depression and anxiety.
In partnership with the consumer and their referring GP, PMHT clinicians mange a caseload, offering personalised assessments, tailored treatment plans, and supportive interventions for short to medium term episodes of care.
While staff may utilise Warrnambool as their administrative base, this role will deliver support at the SWH Camperdown Site with transport provided.
Position overview.
- Part-time (48 hours a fortnight) On-going position
- Psychologist Grade 2
- Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $10,4811.20pro rata , plus superannuation
This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
What you bring
We're seeking individuals with robust clinical skills and extensive experience in Mental Health services. Understanding of Recovery Oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and contemporary Mental Health trends is crucial. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are pivotal for success in this position.
- You will be a Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
If you're passionate about Mental Health and eager to contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply!
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 19 May 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the 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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