Mental Health Clinician

7 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Health Full time

Employment Type - Fixed Term position until May 2026

Hours per fortnight - 80 hours per fortnight

Job Category - Psychiatric Nursing 3 | Occupational Therapy 2 | Speech Pathology 2 | Social Work or Clinical/Forensic/Neuro Psychology 2

Req Id - 4234

  • Great work/life balance with no night shifts and business working hours
  • Provide psychosocial assessment, treatment and consultation to young people
  • Multiple opportunities available - Temporary & permanent part time/full time

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.

About The Facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

The Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is responsible for delivery of specialist evidence based mental health assessments and treatments to women in the perinatal period, infants and children up to 11 years. Specialist clinics are provided for perinatal and autism assessments. The service also provides specialist training and consultation to other child and family services.

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) is a specialist clinic based within the broader Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The PIMHS service is responsible for delivery of specialist evidence based mental health assessments and treatments to women in the perinatal period and infants up to the age of four years. The service also provides specialist training and consultation to other mental health and maternity services.

About You

  • Holds a formal qualification in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Clinical/Forensic/Neuro Psychology.
  • Experienced clinical skills in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of infants and children up to 11 years of age.
  • Advanced clinical decision making skills regarding the management of risk in relation to children.

About The Role

As a PIMHS clinician you will work within a multidisciplinary team providing mental health assessments, treatment and consultation to women in the perinatal period, infants, their families and other professionals/services involved in their care.

Duties include:

  • Providing psychosocial and psychiatric assessments of women in the perinatal period, infants, broader family members and engaged agencies.
  • Working alongside agencies involved in the woman and infant's care, providing consultation where required.
  • Act as a resource for and provide education to health workers within Barwon Health and in the community on mental health problems, management and availability of mental health services specifically regarding perinatal and infant mental health.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

About The Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

About Geelong

Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.

  • Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.
  • Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

To learn more about the region, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are 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.

Contact person: Cassie Allen | Manager | Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Email: cassiea@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 8600, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Application closing date: Wednesday 23, April 2025

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