Mental Health Clinician | Emergency Mental Health

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight - 64 Job Category - RPN3, SW3, OT3, Psycology 2 Req Id - 6731 About The Role The Emergency Mental Health team’s aim is to provide timely and effective mental health and drugs and alcohol assessments for all consumers and their families who present to the emergency department with acute mental health/drug and alcohol presentations and crisis. This service may be delivered as part of the MHAOD Hub, or within the Emergency Department more broadly. Clinicians receive clinical guidance from Senior Clinicians (RPN4 / AH4) and their Operational Line Manager. Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and timely mental health, alcohol and other drug assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment and care pathways.
• Under established governance structures, provide clinical advice, recommendations and referrals

What We’re Looking For

• Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology
• Clinical mental health experience, with confidence and competence in undertaking clinical
• Assessments, risk assessments and / or acute mental health treatment interventions

Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits

• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health**,** please click Here Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Child Safety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) Additional Information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. Contact person: Rameen Razmara | Hospital AIS Manager | MHDAS Email: rameen.razmara@barwonhealth.org.au Internal Applicants If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.