About the roleOur growing Infant Child and Youth
Mental Health Services is seeking a skilled Senior Clinician to join our team. The Senior Clinician is responsible for assisting the Manager, Team Leader and Psychiatrist in leading and coordinating our team to provide high quality assessment and treatment in the Youth
Mental Health and Wellbeing Stream.The Senior Clinician will hold a case load working with consumers aged 12-25 and their families using evidence based approaches. The Senior Clinician is also responsible for supporting the Youth Stream Clinicians in their daily clinical practices which may include supervision, assistance with treatment planning and other mentoring support under the direction and support of the Youth Team Leader and Manager.
Position overview- Full-time (40 hours per week, with monthly wellbeing day (Accrued Day Off))
- Five weeks annual leave
- Ongoing position
- Excellent salary packaging options up to $9095
- Opportunities to negotiate flexible work arrangements
- Frequent and regular learning and training opportunities
- Encouraging team environment with mentoring and clinical supervision support
- Modern office space
- Warrnambool Campus
- $97,650 - $119,000 per annum, plus superannuation
What you bringThe successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate excellent skills and broad experience in
Mental Health clinical services, including a proven ability to work within a team based multi-disciplinary model.Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of professionals, excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential. A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications, AHPRA Registration where required and/or registration with relevant board or association:
- Nursing
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse; and- Completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in
Mental Health Nursing or Masters of
Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course) required; or completion of a specialist undergraduate
Mental Health Nursing program; and- At least 5 years' experience in the provision of
Mental Health services.
- Occupational Therapy - Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency, or- Psychology - Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist, or- Social Work - Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and- At least 5 years' experience in the provision of
Mental Health services.
What we offerYou will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Regional Mental Health workforce incentive grant;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- 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 areAs an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.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 statusSWH 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:
How to applySubmit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 5 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 Victorian Public
Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025The 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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