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Form of workAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Social Worker, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, in the new position of Youth Justice Mental Health Clinician.
About the Role
The Youth Justice Mental Health Clinician (YJMHC) is a specialist Senior Clinical role at Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GMHWS) focused on enhancing the ability of young people within the Youth Justice (YJ) system to access appropriate and timely Mental Health services.
Grampians Health has a purpose of providing high quality and accessible health care services in each of the communities we serve.
As a part of our expanding Forensic Team, you will have the knowledge, skills and experience to provide services including;
- Specialist assessment, advice and consultation, particularly regarding young people in the YJ system who also may come into contact with GMHWS.
- In-reach to YJ Offices across the Grampians Region, with activity including education and training to Mental Health and YJ staff.
- Brief focused treatment or Mental Health care coordination to young people involved in YJ.
- Be involved in activities across our broader Forensic Team to support a collaborative approach to our systems working with some of our most vulnerable people.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, Mental Health, allied health, aged care and support services.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Darlene Cole, Allied Health Social Worker - Mental Health Senior Clinician, on 5320 4565 for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
