Job posted:
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time / Excellent salary packaging options
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults?
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking dedicated and skilled clinicians to join our Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
This is your chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly impact the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in our community.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality mental health services.
Your responsibilities will include direct clinical treatment to consumers, families, and carers, as well as short- and long-term case management.
You'll conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based treatment interventions of the highest standard.
Additionally, you'll provide outreach support to consumers in their own environments, residential care facilities, and other settings as indicated by clinical guidelines.
Type: Full Time (80 hours per week with monthly ADO)
Location: Warrnambool Campus
Classification and Salary Range:
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 - $100,932.00 - $112,091.20 per annum, plus superannuation
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 2 - $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 per annum, plus superannuation
This position may be eligible for an incentive payment covering rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
What You Bring:
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Psychologist with a strong background in mental health clinical services.
Qualifications:
Nursing: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years' experience in mental health services.
Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program is desirable.
Allied Health: Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA; Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist.
Experience:
Demonstrated skills and broad experience in mental health clinical services, with a proven ability to work within a team-based multidisciplinary model.
Experience in working with elderly consumers experiencing mental health difficulties or ongoing case management is advantageous.
Skills:
Expertise in triage, crisis, and comprehensive assessment/duty work or related activities.
Knowledge of relevant mental health clinical techniques and interventions.
A solid understanding of recovery-oriented practices and trauma-informed care as they apply to the role.
Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the initiative and proven ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong judgment, decision-making abilities, organizational skills, and the capacity to work flexibly in a changing environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of current mental health, guardianship & administration, and relevant aged care legislation.
Proficiency in computer skills is essential.
What we offer:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
Regional mental health workforce incentive grant;
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.
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.