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Reference Number 19361
Position Title Community Clinician
Location Mid West Area Mental Health Service, Sunshine
Award Psych Services WOCA [70]
Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77]
Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77]
Psychologists [41]
Advertisement text Join North Western Mental Health (NWMH): NWMH provides a comprehensive, integrated range of services to people with a mental illness in North-Western Melbourne. A multi-disciplinary workforce of 1,800 staff provides services through four Area Adult Mental Health Services (Mid West, Inner West, North West and Northern), an Aged Persons’ Mental Health Program and a Youth Mental Health Service – ORYGEN Youth Health. NWMH is a clinical service of Melbourne Health, and operates in partnership with two other metropolitan health services; Northern Health and Western Health. The Opportunity: Join the Mid West Area Mental Health Service. Mid West Area Mental Health Service (MWAMHS) provides a comprehensive range of specialist mental health services to people who reside in the local government areas of Brimbank, Melton and parts of Hume ( Sunbury/Bulla). The Mid West Outer Community Team is looking for Full Time Clinician with the following: EXPERIENCE - A clinician (RPN3) with experience in the assessment delivery of treatment and provision of targeted interventions and support to consumers with complex mental health related needs and their families/carers. COMMUNICATION - Well developed skills in writing and an ability to promptly prepare documentation and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers ADAPTABILITY – Know when to change priorities to meet the needs of the consumer or team, adjust quickly to new tasks, be flexible and remain positive in a changing environment INITIATIVE – Be proactive, look for opportunities for self-development and improving service delivery. Ability to problem-solve without being asked COLLABORATION - Demonstrate behaviours that support a recovery approach to care. Promote a friendly, respectful and supportive environment within the Community Team and across the AMHS ACCOUNTABILITY – Good organisational and time management skills INTEGRITY - Demonstrate behaviours reflective of Melbourne Health’s values What we can offer you? By joining Melbourne Health, you will be joining a- values based organisation. We aim to ensure your career with us is a rewarding experience; and an experience with great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. Melbourne Health values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We will offer you: • Salary Packaging • Reward & Recognition Programs • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service, peer support program and EAP • Discounted Staff Parking Next step: If you believe you have the skills to work with us and would like to apply for this opportunity, please click on the link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact : Jane Pinnuck on 0401 600 911 All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police records check.
Selection Criteria Essential: Essential • Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work). • RPNs - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). • Occupational Therapists - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Contact Person Jane Pinnuck
Contact Number 0401600911
Alternate Contact Person Elle Perry
Alternate Contact Number 92887000
Closing Date 06/04/2015
Position Description
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