Career Opportunities: Mental Health Clinician (48593)Requisition ID: 48593Posted: On Going Period (L)Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation as community-minded, inclusive and progressive is unmatched.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hours drive from the CBD, Melbournes North is fast becoming the place to be!About the Role:An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Mental Health Clinician (Grade Two Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Psychologist or Grade 3 Registered Psychiatric Nurse) to join the HOPE Team within Northern Healths Mental Health Division, located in Pascoe Vale. The HOPE program is a multidisciplinary team made up of clinicians, psychosocial support workers, and a Peer/Carer Lived Experience workforce alongside the HOPE Consultant Psychiatrist. The HOPE team is a supportive and dynamic team of staff that are truly passionate and motivated in supporting consumers and their families/carers.We provide a comprehensive range of specialist mental health services to people who reside in the local government areas of Merri Bek and Hume.This position is ongoing part-time, working 48 hours per fortnight.To be successful in this role you will have:The appropriate qualifications as a Grade 2 Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Grade 3 Registered Psychiatric Nurse.A passion for positively contributing to the lives of consumers experiencing suicidal ideation precipitated by psychosocial stressors and their families.Experience in the provision of Psychiatric assessment and intervention for consumerspreferably in a public mental health setting, but this is not essential.The ability to provide general and discipline-specific mental health assessment and intervention.The ability to work as part of a team but also autonomously.Next Steps:If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ''Apply'' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Yvette Woodburn - HOPE Program Manager on 0407 261 238.Applications close on Sunday 23 February 2025.Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.Why work at Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which include:Health and Wellbeing programs, including our Thrive program.Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support.An inclusive and culturally safe space.State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships.A commitment to ongoing professional development through our Learning Labs.Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library.For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health services Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Mental Health Clinician