Mental Health Clinician - ECAT Triage PARC at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

56.73

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Medication Monitoring, Collaboration, Discharge Planning, Recovery Plans, Triage, Patient Care, Family Sensitive Practice, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Guidance for Junior Staff, On-call Roster

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Generous Annual Leave and Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay! An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service Join our passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team! The Position Job Reference: 3442 Position Title: Mental Health Clinician - ECAT Triage PARC - Short Term Treatment TeamClassification: Social worker YC42-YC45, Occupational Therapist YB20- YB23 & Registered Nurse NP81-NP74Salary per hour (exc. super): $44.55 - $56.73Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 Hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks if working 8- hours)Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time or Part Time (Multiple positions available) Closing date: 01/02/2026As a Mental Health Clinician in a multi-disciplinary team, you will assess and treat patients in community, APARC, and Emergency Department settings. You will work with clients, families, and agencies to create treatment plans. You will also conduct mental health triage, provide crisis intervention, and monitor medication. The role involves collaborating with community services for discharge planning and maintaining Recovery Plans. You will guide junior staff and participate in a 24/7 on-call roster. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact David Harmes, Manager on 03 5454 7755 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Why work in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Bendigo Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Careers at Bendigo Health Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will assess and treat patients in various settings, create treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention. You will also collaborate with community services for discharge planning and guide junior staff.