Senior Clinician - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team at Workday

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Communication Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Compassionate Care, Patient Management, Evidence-Based Interventions, Clinical Competency, Community Support, Flexible Service Delivery, Professionalism, Driving Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Permanent full time Hours: 76 hours per fortnight Salary: RPN4/AH3 as per EBA Location: Williams Landing Hub, Williams Landing Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Teresa Kudinoff, Manager Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. kudinofft@mercy.com.au or 0466 518 511 Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity The Senior Clinician provides clinical assessment, treatment, care and support to older adults in the communities of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. Overall the clinician forms an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers, while upholding a high level of professionalism. The Clinician uses their clinical skills to manage a clinical caseload and deliver therapeutic evidence based interventions relevant to their discipline. · The Older Adults team provides secondary consultation for older adults and clinicians in the community teams, including advice to support consumers and the broader community via a comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment. · The incumbent may be required to work extended hours on evenings and weekends. About you: Mandatory qualifications: · Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with successful completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Post Graduate Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing qualification or · Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or · A recognised degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or · An approved degree in Psychology and registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or · Demonstrated clinical competency in mental status and risk assessment and the ability to prioritise workload and coordinate clinical care with other services providers. · A current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s License and ability to drive a work vehicle Desirable · Further study in the relevant specialist areas Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

The Senior Clinician provides clinical assessment, treatment, care, and support to older adults in the communities of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. They manage a clinical caseload and deliver therapeutic evidence-based interventions while being part of a multi-disciplinary team.