Mental Health Clinician

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Bendigo Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Community Services, Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Information Management, Medical and Nursing, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 15449

**Work in an environment that offers**:
- A supportive environment for career progression and development
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff
- An opportunity to support the growth in demand for services
- Make the move to Bendigo Up to $20,000 in relocation support available.

**The Position**

**Position Title**: Mental Health Clinician - HOPE Program
**Classification**: RPN3 Grade 3 Year 1 - Year 4 (NP81-NP74); OT Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (YB20-YB24); SW Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (YC42-YC45)
**Salary per hour (exc. super)**: $43.68 - $55.87
**Hours per fortnight**: 64 hours
**Employment Status**: Permanent Part-time
**Other requirements**: COVID-19 Vaccination

**Role Description**

The HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post-Suicide Engagement) Program provides support for people at the point of hospital discharge who are identified as at-risk of suicide or those who express serious suicidal ideation. The aim of HOPE is to provide assertive, tailored and evidence based clinical outreach and support alongside psychosocial support for a period of up to three months.

**Bendigo Health**

Our team love working with us, and it's easy to understand why. We've got a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

- Up to $20,000 in tax-free relocation support, if you're moving to join our team
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work full-time, part-time or casually
- Visa sponsorship for you and your family, if you need it
- Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
- Staff health and wellbeing programs, including access to gym and pool facilities
- Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
- An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- A terrific staff discount program, across health insurance, banking and local businesses

On top of all this, our Mental Health team are supported by our Mental Health Professional Development Unit. They provide our team with education, professional development, career-planning and supervision opportunities. If you have aspirations to grow in your career, or gain different experiences in your clinical practice, we'll help you find the way.

**The Team**

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

**Bendigo Region**

With close proximity to Melbourne, our regions have excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

If you're relocating to our region, we're here to help you. We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move. We'll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups. We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.