Senior Mental Health Clinician (RPN) Aged Community
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Position Details: Permanent Full Time + monthly ADO
Hourly rate: $50.40 to $61.47 plus salary packaging
Location: Ballarat
About The Role
The Senior Mental Health Clinician (RPN) will collaborate with the Team Leader to provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and oversee daily operations to ensure optimal team performance and service delivery. We seek an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Psychologist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or Occupational Therapist Grade 3 with extensive relevant experience and a proven track record.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based, best practice care aligned with the Mental Health Act 2014, promoting voluntary treatment, protecting rights, and supporting decision-making with patients, families, and carers.
* Offer specialist support through consultation, addressing complex needs, and prioritising treatment options for clients and their families.
* Develop, implement, and review treatment plans for complex patients, targeting biological, psychological, and social needs with evidence-based strategies.
Skills & Experience
* Relevant qualification in a health-related discipline (psychology, nursing, social work, or occupational therapy); current registration where applicable.
* Current Victorian driver’s licence.
* RPN4 candidates must have completed postgraduate psychiatric nursing training and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
* Occupational Therapist Grade 3 and Social Worker Grade 3 typically require 7 years of experience; Psychologist Grade 3 requires registration and at least 5 years as a Grade 2 psychologist.
* In-depth knowledge of contemporary evidence-based treatments and the ability to coordinate clinical responses within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, teaching, and supervision, with high integrity and professionalism.
Additional Information
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Interested?
Click APPLY or contact Marisha Jarecki, Team Leader Mental Health - Aged Community, at 0407 303 296 for a confidential discussion.
Applications are reviewed as received; the position remains open until filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare across a large region with campuses in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to community and workforce needs, enhancing services and careers, especially in rural and regional communities. Join us for diverse career opportunities in various health sectors.
Culture & Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave options
* Salary packaging for living expenses and leisure
* Access to Staff Fitness programs
* Staff rewards and recognition
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is Victoria’s fastest-growing inland city, known for its heritage, natural landscapes, and quality amenities. It offers a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne and other regional centers. Learn more about Ballarat .
Diversity & Inclusion
All roles require police checks, immunisation clearance, and other screenings. We are committed to child safety, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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