Mental Health Clinician (Child and Adolescent)
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service provides a consultation-liaison psychiatry model for children, aged 0 to 17 years old, admitted to the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's (JKWC), linked with a Western Health paediatrician or who have presented to the paediatric emergency department.
The Mental Health Clinician will provide expert mental health care to children and their families as part of the Sunshine Child and Adolescent Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing high quality mental health responses to children at the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital (JKWCH)
* Delivering comprehensive mental health assessments in inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Departments
* Delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions including family work, work with parents and individual therapy
About You
* Passionate about meeting the mental health and wellbeing recovery needs of children and adolescents
* Previous clinical experience in delivering mental health and discipline specific interventions
* Ability to engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
* High level of verbal and written communications
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
Why join us?
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
* Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
* Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
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