Senior Mental Health Clinician - Centralised Triage
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| Department: | South West Healthcare |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Medical and Nursing |
| Classification: | As per advertisement |
| Work Location: | Warrnambool |
| Reference: | VG/1844392 |
| Closing Date: | 21-Mar-2025 |
| Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Senior Clinician Centralised Triage.pdf (PDF, 153KB) |
| Contact: | Leanne Blain 03 5563 1280 or lblain2@swh.net.au |
Position Details
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Centralised Triage Team. The team provides mental health screening assessments and directs care to the most appropriate team for assessment and treatment or provides warm referral to an appropriate provider if mental health services are not best placed to meet their needs.
As Senior Clinician, you will be responsible for providing recovery oriented and trauma informed mental health triage and provide clinical support and leadership to colleagues within in the centralised triage team across a 24/7 roster.
Position overview
- Full time and Part time ongoing positions available. Please state preferred hours in application.
- Warrnambool Campus
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3
Salary Range:
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4: $112,465.60 - $121,113.20 pro rata, plus superannuation
- Occupational Therapist Grade 3: $101,597.60 - $116,074.40 pro rata, plus superannuation
- Social Worker Grade 3: $101,597.60 - $116,074.40 pro rata, plus superannuation
- Psychologist Grade 3: $108,279.60 - $123,905.60 pro rata, plus superannuation
This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.
What you bring
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.
Qualification dependent you will have:
Registered Nurse with appropriate tertiary qualifications, AHPRA Registration and at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
- Completed 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.
Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency and at least 7 years of work experience in the provision of mental health services.
Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and at least 7 years of work experience in the provision of mental health services.
Psychologist with Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist with at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
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
- 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 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 Friday 21 March 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or 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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