Social Worker-Primary Mental Health Team (Camperdown) (As per award)

at  South West Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: South West Region | Camperdown
Job type: Part time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1789754-4
Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace thats friendly & welcoming! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The citys award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

POSITION OVERVIEW.

• Part-time (48 hours a fortnight) On-going position
• Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $10,4811.20pro rata , plus superannuation
  This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re seeking individuals with robust clinical skills and extensive experience in mental health services. Understanding 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.

• You will be a Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

If you’re passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply!

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/

Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) clinicians play a critical role in providing assessment, treatment and consultancy support to consumers who experience a ‘high prevalence’ mental health disorder, including but not restricted to depression and anxiety.
In partnership with the consumer and their referring GP, PMHT clinicians mange a caseload, offering personalised assessments, tailored treatment plans, and supportive interventions for short to medium term episodes of care.
While staff may utilise Warrnambool as their administrative base, this role will deliver support at the SWH Camperdown Site with transport provided.