Barwon Health staff benefits
· Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
· A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
· Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
· Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated senior clinician to provide acute community assessment and treatment for people in the acute phase of their mental illness and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. Additionally, you will demonstrate leadership in both the ongoing development of the acute intervention service and day-to-day operations of the team. Work in a collaborative, values‑driven workplace that supports your wellbeing
About You
· Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
· Must have experience in acute mental health and AOD assessment and treatment
· Be able to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills the assessment and treatment of people with acute mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting
Why join Barwon Health
· Strong focus on career growth and leadership opportunities
· Flexible work arrangements and supportive teams
· Work with cutting‑edge practices in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
· Make a real impact in a diverse and growing community
About the culture
The Community – Acute Intervention Service is a 7-day a week service with two shifts. The team is a tertiary level multidisciplinary mental health drug and alcohol team.
The team will:
* Undertake assessments rated by Triage as Category B (CAT B) or Category C (CAT C) for 12-65 age range
* Provide brief intervention to consumers requiring tertiary mental health treatment for up to a maximum of 28 days where consumers are in an acute phase of their illness, are not otherwise engaged with community mental health services and are aged 16-65
* Provide ED post follow up phone calls to consumers who have left the ED after assessment and are not referred to other tertiary mental health services
About the facility
Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provide integrated, and recovery orientated mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and / or drug and alcohol issues, and their families.
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, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
· Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
· LGBTIQA+ community members
· People of all gender identities
· People with disability
· Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.
Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.