Senior Mental Health Clinician Internal Employees Only

Position DetailsReference Number 183466
Position Title Senior Mental Health Clinician
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Newcomb CHC
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary

• Role open to registered psychiatric nurse, occupational therapist, social worker or psychologist
• Brand new role – permanent full time 80 hours per fortnight
• Provide leadership through primary & secondary consults & clinical supervision to junior staff

About the serviceBarwon Health’s Adult Continuing Care Services (CCS) provides community supports to people aged between 16 and 65 years, experiencing serious Mental Health needs.Our service delivery includes comprehensive crisis assessment, crisis management and treatment, case management of complex issues and mobile outreach. We have community case teams situated in five locations across the Barwon region ranging from Corio and Geelong West to Bellarine, Torquay & Colac. Each team is situated in a community health centre that is close to the city centres, beaches or local community hubs.About you

• Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical/Forensic/Neuro Psychology
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• 5 years post graduate Mental Health experience
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster as per operational needs – 0830-1700hrs (Mon-Fri), 1130-2000 (weekday evening shifts) and 1030-1900 (public holidays/weekends)
• A demonstrated level of advanced clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of persons with Mental Health disorders in a community setting (desirable)

About the roleAs the successful applicant you will;

• Provide high quality clinical care in the provision of Mental Health drug and alcohol treatment, for consumers in the Barwon Region
• Provide high quality clinical, professional and line management supervision for clinical staff within the MHDAS CCS Team
• Actively contribute to the leadership of CCS and relevant service development initiatives with emphasis on quality improvement in CCS’s

What we offer

• Central CBD location & a convenient commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! (Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure)

Diversity and InclusionAt Barwon 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 we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy#Geelong, Victoria
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology
Essential: Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Michele Brueckner
Contact Person Job Title Manager Adult CCS South
Contact Number 0448 314 463
Closing Date 28/03/2024