Mental Health Clinician - Dynamic Team

Mental Health Clinician

Full time (1.0 FTE; 40 hours)

Make a difference by joining one of Australia’s most innovative youth services.

The primary role of the Mental Health Clinician/Counsellor is to work within a multidisciplinary team providing mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years. 

This position will deliver evidence-based short and longer-term psychological interventions to young people with mild to moderate mental health issues in Swan Hill Rural City Council, and Buloke and Gannawarra Shires. These services will be provided to young people in stages 0-3 in the clinical staging model for early intervention youth mental health services. This will include conducting assessments and developing care plans in conjunction with the young person and identified family, friends and professionals. The role will also include care coordination support to young people, facilitation of groups, and community engagement work.

Applications for this position are invited from Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses and other candidates with relevant qualifications/experience. University students who graduated in 2023 are welcome to apply.

About You: 

• Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check
• Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2024 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of immunisation status
• Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychologist or Mental Health Nurse (registration with relevant body i.e., AHPRA, AASW)

About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at, Swan Hill District Health, is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our community

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

• A dynamic workplace                                   
• Discounted Corporate gym memberships  
• Free onsite car parking                                
• Professional Development opportunities 
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging                          
• Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries about this role should be directed to Hayley Neuschafer, headspace Swan Hill Manager,  Ph: (03) 4010 7102 or E: [email protected] 

To apply for this position: email the completed Application for Employment form, Cover letter, CV and response to the key selection criteria to [email protected]. 

You will find the full position description containing the key selection criteria & application for employment form in the attached documents. Swan Hill District Health reserves the right to commence interview immediately upon receipt of applications.

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2024

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.