Senior Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service at Albury Wodonga Health

Albury, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Psychiatric Care, Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Principles, Community Intervention, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Support, Clinical Practice, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Legislation, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Empathy, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the Role Acute Community Intervention Service – Senior Mental Health Clinician Closing Date: 29th October 2025 About the Role Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians, where you will work as a Senior Mental Health Clinician for the ACIS team RPN 4; Social Worker Grade 3; Occupational Therapist Grade 3 Stunning region, offering great lifestyle, affordable housing and shorter commute times We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) Post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health or having completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program. At least 5 years post graduate experience in Mental Health. Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma Informed Care principles which underpin the work we do here at AWH. Employment Type: This is a Full-Time opportunity. Positions available in Albury Wodonga and Wangaratta Reach out to Melina Gale at melina.gale@awh.org.au for further details and a confidential discussion or refer to the Position descriptionAbout Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this. Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants. Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills. What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. Are you ready to become part of our team? To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment. Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community. Join our Talent Community Not the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking! We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click Join our Team

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide mental health treatment and care. You will be responsible for implementing recovery-oriented practices and trauma-informed care principles.