Posted: 27 November
Offer description
Job Title
Mental Health Clinician - A Vital Role in Rural Communities
About the Job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mental Health Clinician, providing vital care and support to individuals, families, and groups in regional and remote communities.
* In this role, you will deliver evidence-based mental health interventions, manage a full client caseload, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote client outcomes and community engagement.
* You will work closely with clients affected by alcohol and drug use, and travel regularly to isolated communities to provide in-person support and refer clients within the stepped-care framework.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
* Deliver high-quality mental health services, including intake, assessment, and care coordination.
* Monitor and manage clinical risk in consultation with supervisors and participate in regular clinical supervision.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support client outcomes and promote the service through community engagement.
* Contribute to quality improvement and governance activities, maintaining accurate clinical records and upholding confidentiality.
Bendigo Location
* A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
* Experience working with clients affected by alcohol and drug use.
* Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and care planning, with a deep understanding of challenges faced by rural and remote communities.
* Satisfactory completion of safety screening, including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.
* A relevant tertiary qualification and be a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
* Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and care planning, with a deep understanding of challenges faced by rural and remote communities.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in mental health.
* Desirable have experience working with clients who have drug and alcohol problems.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income
* Fitness passport – a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
* Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave
* Five non-accreuing Office Closure Leave days each year
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Please note that we will close the advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date.
