Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Req Id - 7247
Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health serviceGain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs makeCareer exposure within one of Victoria’s largest regional healthcare services
About The Role
The Emergency Mental Health team’s aim is to provide timely and effective mental health and drugs and alcohol assessments for all consumers and their families who present to the emergency department with acute mental health/drug and alcohol presentations and crisis. This service may be delivered as part of the MHAOD Hub, or within the Emergency Department more broadly.
Clinicians receive clinical guidance from the rostered Senior Clinicians (RPN4 / AH3) and their Operational Line Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality and timely mental health, alcohol and other drug assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment and care established governance structures, provide clinical advice, recommendations and referrals
What We’re Looking For
Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical PsychologyClinical mental health experience, with confidence and competence in undertaking clinical assessments, risk assessments and / or acute mental health treatment interventions
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramExtensive professional development opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging benefitsLiving expenses capped at $9,010Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly 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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government ( Information
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All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record CheckImmunisation Status ClearanceWorking with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Chris Slater – Hospital AIS Manager (acting)
Email:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Wednesday 4, March 2026
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.