Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Warrnambool Adult Mental Health Team. The Adult Mental Health team perform a critical role in providing recovery oriented and trauma informed assessment and treatment utilising natural and existing community supports.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing mental illness or significant psychological distress, as well as their families, carers, and loved ones. Utilising individual biological, psychological, and social interventions tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide valuable support to both the wider team and management while contributing to a 24/7 roster, ensuring comprehensive care and assistance is available when needed most.

Position overview

• Fulltime (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position ending January 2026
• Monthly Accrued Day off (ADO)
• Warrnambool Campus
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range:

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3

- Salary Range: $99,439.60 - $110,432.40 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

Occupational Therapist Grade 2

- Salary Range: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

Social Worker Grade 2

- Salary Range: $86,304.40 - $99,210.80 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

Psychologist Grade 2

- Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $104,811.20 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

What you bring

The 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.

A working knowledge of Recovery Oriented practices, trauma informed care, current mental health trends, legislation and relevant policy directions of mental health services is also essential for this role.

Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative with proven ability to work autonomously and within a team, as well as an ability to work with limited direction, be self-motivated, and provide effective problem-solving and negotiation skills is a must.

You will also be a…

Registered Nurse with appropriate tertiary qualifications, AHPRA Registration and at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.

• (Desirable) Completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing 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.

Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Psychologist with Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist.

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 Tuesday 24 December 2024. 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

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au