OPMHS - Mental Health Clinician

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Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) -
Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Older Adults

Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Clinician looking for a rewarding specialist role? Join our Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing expert assessment, treatment and support to older people experiencing mental health concerns.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly skilled team while making a genuine and lasting difference to the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of consumers aged 65 years and over.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in delivering specialist mental health care through comprehensive assessments, care planning, therapeutic interventions and ongoing case management. You will work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and healthcare professionals to achieve positive recovery-focused outcomes.

About You

We are seeking clinicians who demonstrate:

• Advanced clinical skills in mental health assessment, risk assessment and the delivery of therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication, case management and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be part of a specialist service supporting a highly rewarding consumer group.
• The ability to build strong relationships with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholders.

Why Join OPMHS?

• Be part of a specialist and supportive multidisciplinary team.
  
  Work with a diverse and rewarding consumer cohort.
• Make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of older people in our community.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development.
• Contribute to a service committed to excellence in consumer-centred care.

Employment Type: Part Time (0.9 FTE)

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.

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.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 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.