Mental Health Clinician

About the role

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join its Continuing Care Team in Wangaratta, Victoria, in a permanent full-time position (80 hours per fortnight with ADO). The clinician provides recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for consumers with complex needs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support.
• Work with consumers, families, carers and community service providers.
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Required profile

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or eligibility for AASW membership.
• Qualifications in mental health, including postgraduate qualifications, specialist undergraduate psychiatric training or progress towards completion.
• Experience in mental health services, preferably community mental health.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

Required skills

• Sound assessment, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• Salary of $1816.90 - $2394.20 per week under the relevant Enterprise Agreement, plus superannuation and allowances.
• Permanent full-time employment with professional development and career progression.
• Salary packaging benefits and a relaxed regional lifestyle.