Job Description

Join South West Healthcare's Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) and make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people and their families. We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to support our dynamic team in providing high-quality treatment, care, and support for infants, children and their families aged 0-11 years. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until October 2025.

About Us

South West Healthcare's ICYMHS offers specialist mental health services for young people aged 0-25 and their families. We provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care through three streams: Infant Child and Family (0-11 years) and Youth Streams (12-25 years). Our Infant Child and Family Service delivers outreach, assessment, treatment, and support in collaboration with community services, primary health providers, and the wider mental health sector.

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will work alongside the Director, Team Leader, and Psychiatrist to coordinate and assist in leading a team of clinicians. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating daily clinical practices and treatment planning.
• Allocating cases and overseeing clinical interventions.
• Conducting evidence-based assessments and providing direct services to individuals and groups.
• Offering primary and secondary consultations to GPs, Paediatricians, and other partners. 

Position Details

• Fixed Term, Full-time until October 2025, (80 hours per fortnight, with a monthly ADO)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification:
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $97,650.80 - $119,324.40 pro rata + superannuation (depending on discipline and experience)

What You Bring

• Strong clinical experience in mental health services, including risk assessment and treatment delivery.
• Proven leadership skills in coordinating and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously, with initiative and flexibility.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• A solid understanding of relevant mental health legislation and community-based care.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registration and 5+ years in mental health, with a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's in Mental Health Nursing.
• Salary: $110,801.60 - $119,324.40 pro rata + superannuation.
• Occupational Therapist: Degree in Occupational Therapy, AHPRA registration, and 7+ years in mental health services.
• Salary: $99,606.00 - $113,796.80 pro rata + superannuation.
• Social Worker: Degree in Social Work, AASW membership eligibility, and 7+ years in mental health services.
• Salary: $99,606.00 - $113,796.80 pro rata + superannuation.
• Psychologist: AHPRA registration and 5+ years in mental health services.
• Salary: $104,078 - $119,095.60 pro rata + superannuation.

Why Work with Us?

At South West Healthcare, we foster a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering the best outcomes for young people and their families. We provide opportunities for professional growth and a workplace that values your contributions.

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 Sunday 29 December 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 2021-2024, or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) 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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