Recovery Clinician

Employment Type: Full Time Recovery Clinician position

Hours: 76hrs/ fortnight + ADO

Location: Wyndham Clinic - Hoppers Crossing

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Contact: Erin Dillon | Wyndham Manager |

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organization with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

An opportunity to join a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team providing recovery focused care to consumers experiencing mental illness. The chance to be a part of the welcoming, friendly and highly skilled team at the Wyndham Clinic, Hoppers Crossing. We are passionate about providing an accessible high-quality service to the rapid growing, diverse community we serve.

• Full time position available
• 5 days per week hrs
• Some opportunities to do extended hours shifts on Tuesdays and Saturdays and alternating Thursdays
• Providing Case Management support to clients aged 16-65yrs
• Providing quality mental health and discipline specific, client centered assessment and treatment that is evidence based
• Works within a multidisciplinary team and lived experience workforce

ABOUT YOU:

• Qualifications as RPN3, OT 2, SW 2, or P 2
• A current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist and eligible for Social Work Membership Endorsement
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to think critically and problem solve effectively
• Knowledge in different therapeutic techniques
• Knowledge about different referral pathways for clients requiring short- and long-term support
• Be consumer recovery focused care with consumers, inclusive of carers / families
• A good working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant legislation

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.