Applications close Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type : Ongoing - Full Time Salary : $100,932 - $112,091 Grade : Undefined Occupation : Nursing and Aged Care Location : Wangaratta Reference : 1328Closing Date : 26 / 03 / 2025Up to $20,000 relocation incentive reimbursement program applies to eligible applicantsFlexibility for balancing work and life commitmentsInclusive workplace cultureAbout the roleThe Mental Health Clinician will be a valued member of the Older Persons Mental Health Service to undertake specialized assessment, support, and treatment for people over the age of 65 experiencing mental health distress. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional organisation.Nurses will hold a specialist psychiatric nursing undergraduate qualification, a Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing qualification, or a Postgraduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing qualification.Experience and demonstrated ability to function as a Mental Health Clinician within a multidisciplinary team providing a recovery-focused range of therapeutic interventions.Experience or demonstrated ability to function as a Mental Health Clinician within a multidisciplinary team providing a range of services to older persons, their families, and/or carers. Sound knowledge of the VIC/NSW Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation, and its application to clinical practice.Effective communication skills both written and oral.Please see Position description for full selection criteria.Employment Type : This is a full-time opportunity.For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Joshua Hick at (emailprotected) for a confidential discussion.About Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is established in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga, between Sydney and Melbourne. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services.AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care, and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits, and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.Relocating to the region?Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program. The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 to cover expenses such as removalist, travel fees, accommodation costs, school fees, etc. For a more detailed understanding of the incentive program, visit the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.Important Notice : All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.Join our Talent CommunityNot the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking!We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click Join our Team.Applications close Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 11.59PM.
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