South West Healthcare’s (SWH) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) base predominately in Warrnambool is a specialised and highly proficient team seeking applications from committed and dynamic mental health professionals to join them and provide experience, growth and development.

About the role

The CAMHS Mental Health Clinician positions provide an opportunity for health professionals to work in a multidisciplinary team to develop specialist skills in crisis assessment and a range of interventions for children, young people and their families including but not limited to: eating disorders, autism, early intervention and infant mental health.

The position is responsible for providing recovery oriented and trauma informed care, by utilising natural and existing community supports as required in the South West area, incorporating Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland and Camperdown regional areas. The team provides a treatment service which includes direct clinical treatment to consumers and families including short and long term case management. The role includes assessment, short and long term intensive case management, including evidence based treatment interventions of a high standard.

The Mental Health Clinician works with others using systematic mechanisms that ensure regular communication and the flow of information with other clinical staff and professionals, families, and stakeholder groups located both internally and externally to South West Healthcare.

What you bring

As an experienced Clinician (Social Worker, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist) you will have a sound appreciation of evidence-based contemporary child, adolescent and family mental health practices. Experience in triage, comprehensive assessment, psychological interventions or related activities is desirable for the position.

The role requires sound knowledge of: child and adolescent mental health presentations and interventions; relevant mental health and child, youth and family legislation; and a working knowledge of Recovery Oriented practice and Trauma Informed Care.

The successful applicant/s must have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative with proven ability to work autonomously and within a team, as well as an ability to demonstrate good judgement, work planning, decision-making abilities and organisational skills.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

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 34,000 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: https://visitwarrnambool.com.au/

How to apply

A position description and further details can be found at our website under Careers.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Rachel Robertson (Manager Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) or Megan Naylor (Team Leader Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) on (03) 5561 9100 or rrobertson@swh.net.au or mnaylor@swh.net.au 

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020 or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2017-2021, with the appropriate classification Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Allied Health Professional Grade 2 or Psychologist Grade 1 or 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

·        Police Record Check

·        Employee Working with Children’s Check

·        Current Immunisation status

Applications are to be submitted online via our website only under Careers and need to include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of two (2) referees by Sunday 14 March 2021. 

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As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

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.