Permanent, full‐time, part‐time or fixed‐term appointment with possible extension or permanency. This role may support the Acute Care Response Team (ACRT), which operates as a 7‐day community‐based service. The position follows a roster that runs Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays, with shift times varying to meet service demand.
We invite a dedicated mental health professional who has a passion for supporting infants, children, and adolescents to join as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health. The specialist will provide essential community‐based mental health nursing services to young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and crisis intervention for clients at risk.
* Coordinate referrals and manage intake meetings for clients and their families.
* Develop and implement mental health prevention programmes in consultation with local communities.
* Serve as a clinical resource for team members and other healthcare providers.
* Maintain accurate client statistics and contribute to ongoing quality‐management initiatives.
Ideal Candidate
* Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Extensive recent experience in community mental health nursing, particularly in triage and case management.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and provide clinical coaching.
* Advanced knowledge of mental health legislation and the Mental Health Act.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Current driver's licence (C or C‐A Class).
* Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of clinical practice.
Benefits
* 12 % employer‐contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Entitlement to discounts across selected private health‐care funds.
* Generous salary‐packaging opportunities:
o Up to $9,010 on benefits such as mortgage, rent or other living expenses.
o Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
o Access to novated leasing to use pre‐tax dollars for a car and related expenses.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
* Flexible and leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location‐based allowances.
Eligibility to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for consideration for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our services and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. We support flexible working practices and a smoke‐free environment.
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