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SalaryThis position will provide services to clients aged between 12 to 16 and 17 to 65 years with Mental Health illness with an aim to improve health outcomes for the client and family. The successful applicant is expected to provide professional and confidential Mental Health services in a recovery framework to facilitate healing and improvements in the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is a position for a community-based Mental Health Clinician, and they are expected to be adept in the provision of all aspects of community Mental Health care including: - Mental Health Assessment and formulation, risk assessment case planning and evaluation. This position will work in collaboration with Swan Hill District Hospital and Bendigo Mental Health Services especially around consumers requiring admission to Bendigo facility for acute management.
Key Selection Criteria:Experience in delivering direct and comprehensive Mental Health assessment, case formulation including risk assessment, referral and individual case management to clients.
Communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people at all levels to achieve broad project objectives and goals.
Demonstrated ability to act as a role model in the provision of holistic care to clients.
Prior knowledge and ability to apply theory and practice in line with Mental Health legislation (including the MHA 2014), standards, ethics and policies.
Ability to work under direction as well as autonomously, demonstrating good problem solving and decision-making skills – bringing order and clarity to complex situation.
To be able to demonstrate the principles used to involve consumers and carers in the decisions about their treatment and planning.
Ability to provide services within a Recovery based Case Management Framework.
Demonstrate knowledge of current policies, legislation, program and practices in relation to the program.
Demonstrated experience in assessment skills including the capacity to apply a range of interventions strategies that have an evidenced based approach.
Develop and maintain local networks to provide formalised referral pathways for clients.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with consumers and carers.
The ability to liaise with other staff and outside agencies regarding patient care, referrals and follow up as required from time to time.
Negotiate effectively to develop and implement solutions for clients and advocacy.
Take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services.
Qualification/s:Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current practicing certificate of registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
OR, Bachelor of Social Work with Mental Health experience.
Senior First Aid Certificate,
Mental Health First Aid
OR, willingness to obtain these accreditations within 12 months of appointment.
Other Screening Requirements:A current Driver’s License that allows you to drive in Australia.
A current Employee Working with Children Check card.
A current National Police Check.
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate & Booster information or a valid medical exemption.
Applications for this position close Monday 18th March 2024.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume. All applications must be submitted by the due date. Late applications will not be considered.
