Occupational Therapist - Primary Mental Health Team

at  South West Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1803998-2
If you’re passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Permanent, Full-Time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly accrued day off)

WHAT YOU BRING:

We are seeking individuals with robust clinical skills and extensive experience in mental health services. Knowledge of Recovery-Oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and contemporary mental health trends is crucial. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are pivotal for success in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This role is open to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registration with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health services (Desirable). Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• Occupational Therapist: Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Social Worker: Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Psychologist: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

WHO WE ARE

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria’s Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health? As a Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) clinician, you’ll be at the forefront of providing essential assessment, treatment, and consultancy support for consumers experiencing high-prevalence mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety.
This role, based at our Warrnambool Campus, provides the opportunity to support Warrnambool clients and deliver outreach services to our Camperdown Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with primary care, particularly GPs.
• Offer primary and secondary consultation to consumers and or their GPs
• Undertake assessment and implement treatment
• Provide supportive interventions for short to medium-term care episodes

This role is open to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registration with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health services (Desirable). Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• Occupational Therapist: Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Social Worker: Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Psychologist: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency