The Mental Health Professional will develop strong connections with funded local and regional mental health service providers to support the delivery of mental health services as close to home as possible.
Selection criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work (accredited mental health social worker), Nursing (credentialed mental health nurse), Occupational Therapy (accredited mental health occupational therapist) or relevant discipline.
* Current registration with AHPRA as well as the appropriate peak body such as the Australian Psychological Society or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent, with a Medicare care provider number.
* Excellent skills in engaging and working with a range of clients including those from diverse backgrounds and / or with complex needs.
* Knowledge and ability to use evidenced-based psychometric assessment tools such as K10 and ability to develop Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP).
* Ability to support treatment and recovery plans for individuals, groups and families as required.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of evidenced based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed counselling approaches and frameworks.
* Ability to communicate effectively including consult and liaise with other health professionals in the sector.
* Ability to prepare client notes, briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
* Ability to demonstrate organisational values and goals and work as part of a professional and collaborative team.
* A commitment to excellent, client focussed customer service.
* Demonstrated drive, commitment and resilience within a framework that highly values personal and staff wellbeing.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Current Police Check.
* Excellent understanding of rural health issues including the impact of local events on the community.
Key responsibilities
* Provide mental health services and support for individuals and families in the MTHCS catchment.
* Develop strong pipelines and work with local and regional mental health service providers and strengthen partnerships with Primary Mental Health services at Swan Hill and Mildura.
* Provide support for family members of those with a mental illness, including supported referral to most appropriate services.
* Develop pathways and shared care planning to support rural people to access crisis support services as needed.
* Undertake comprehensive client assessments including client background, problem behaviours, presenting symptoms, precipitating factors, perpetuating factors and protective factors.
* Work as part of the rural connection team to deliver place based supports within practitioner's scope of practice / clinical capability.
* MTHCS has a responsibility to maintain current policy; it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and MTHCS policies and procedures.
* Support systems that provide safe, high quality care that increases patient experience and patient centred care.
* To comply with MTHCS Code of Conduct.
* To ensure that MTHCS Infection Control guidelines are fully implemented.
* Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.
* Other duties as directed.
How to apply
Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include :
* A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note : Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
* General resume.
* Copies of any formal qualifications. Note : hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.
Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.
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