Mental Health Clinician - Access Mental Health Team at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Intervention, Risk Management, Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Legislative Compliance, Stakeholder Collaboration, Patient Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2, Psychologist Level 2 (PN 71441) Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 2 or Psychologist Level 2 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. HP2 Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) P2 Salary: $91,026 - $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Adult Community Mental Health Services - Access Mental Health Team Closing Date: 28 June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: The position is situated within Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS), under the Intake Services Teams, which is a specialist mental health service that provides health care and support for people aged from 18 years old. ACMHS provides evidenced based and personalised care planning for recovering people while also collaborating with carers, Nominated Persons, supports and other key stakeholders. Access Mental Health Team (AMHT) incorporates the guidelines and principles of the Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) ensuring that the teams’ practice is current and is keeping pace with the changes occurring in the greater Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) teams. The AMHT function is critical to identify and mitigate potentially life-threatening risks for people calling the service. You will provide appropriate skilled clinical assessment and intervention to specialised client group/s with support in a mental health care environment, while including carers, children, Nominated Persons, GPs, and other service providers in the recovery planning process; work within the Mental Health Act 2015 and other relevant legislation that impact on clinical service delivery whilst adhering to risk management processes, identifying and escalating issues appropriately. Applicants may apply using the CHS online employment website and must attach two recent referee reports, one which must be from your current line manager, a current resume and no more than a two-page written response that demonstrates your experience against the selection criteria. Depending on the response received applicants may be appointed on merit. A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ciaran Bird at Ciaran.bird@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide skilled clinical assessments and interventions for adults within the Access Mental Health Team to mitigate life-threatening risks. Collaborate with carers, GPs, and stakeholders to develop personalized recovery plans while adhering to the Mental Health Act 2015.