Job posted: 21/10/2024Location: South West Region | WarrnamboolJob type: Full timeSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Medical and NursingReference: VG/1826042Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care. Warrnambool, our lively city, offers excellent sports facilities, educational institutions from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with spectacular views from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth. Embrace a rewarding career and a vibrant lifestyle with us!Are you ready to make a difference? South West Healthcare (SWH) invites you to join our dynamic Mental Health Referral Services, Centralised Triage team. We are looking for a passionate and skilled professional to be the frontline of mental health care.This Centralised Triage position 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 the need.Position overview Full-time and Part-time, On-going positions available. Working across a 24/7 rosterWarrnambool CampusRegistered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 2Salary Range: $88,030 -$112,091 pro rata, plus superannuation and applicable penaltiesThese positions are eligible for up an incentive payment of up to $20,000, which can be used for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). Why This Role is Exciting: Impact Lives Daily: Be the first point of contact, providing essential recovery-oriented and trauma-informed mental health screenings and assessments that set the stage for transformative care.Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of critical tasks, from allocating follow-up care and making urgent contacts to facilitating bed management for acute admissions.Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, ensuring seamless communication and comprehensive care.Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in mental health services.Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Mental Health Screening: Conduct developmentally appropriate mental health assessments and obtain necessary collateral information.Efficient Triage Functions: Allocate follow-up care based on Victorian Mental Health Triage Response categories, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.Urgent Case Handling: Make direct contact with duty workers for urgent cases and consumers awaiting contact in the Emergency Department.Detailed Documentation: Maintain a thorough screening register, including history of referrals, current legal status, risk assessments, and more.Communication and Coordination: Clearly communicate outcomes of referrals, manage bed allocations, and provide information on support agencies for ineligible referrals.Quality Assurance: Escalate issues of concern, ensure comprehensive documentation, and meet DHHS reporting requirements.What You Bring: Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Registered Nursing.Experience: Expertise in mental health clinical services, with preferred experience in a triage role.Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication, proficiency in multidisciplinary teamwork, and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and practices.Registration: Eligibility for AASW membership for Social Workers and AHPRA registration for Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, or Psychologists.Join South West Healthcare and Be Part of Something Meaningful! What we offer: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributionsInternal and external professional development opportunitiesOngoing clinical supervisionA range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programExcellent terms and conditions of employmentWho 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. SWH respects all individuals and promotes 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.Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 17 November 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 2020-2024 and Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr