Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons Mental Health Community Team at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health assessment, Care planning, Treatment planning, Assertive outreach, Hospital diversion, Community recovery, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical practice, Older persons mental health, Crisis intervention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 2, Psychologist Level 2 (PN 27067) Health Professional Level 2 Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Psychologist Level 2 Salary: $91,026 - $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Adult Community Mental Health Services - Older Persons Mental Health Community Team Closing Date: 22 April 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 Older Persons Mental Health Community Team (OPMHCT) is a specialist mental health service that provides community-based specialist assessment, care planning and treatment for older adults experiencing (or suspected of experiencing) a mental illness or mental disorder who are living at home or in a Residential Aged Care Facility within the ACT. The successful applicant may be asked to work with any of the areas as directed by the OPMHCT Team Manager. The position reports to the OPMHCT Team Manager and is supported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team (including Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Medical Officers). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who may be interested in working in a program that comprises access, hospital diversion, assertive outreach, and community recovery and therapy services. 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 and could be appointed using written application alone, without interview. Please note: This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist. There is only one position available. 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) Act 2011 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. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Amber Carroll on (02) 5124 1980 or at Amber.Carroll@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide community-based specialist assessment, care planning, and treatment for older adults experiencing mental illness. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver hospital diversion, assertive outreach, and recovery services.