Position overview

- Employment Type: (80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO), Ongoing Position
- Location: Hamilton Campus
- Classification/ Salary
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 - $112,101.60 - $124,498.4 per annum, plus superannuation
- Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - $95,732- $110,037.20 per annum, plus superannuation
- Social Worker Grade 2 - $95,732- $110,037.20 per annum, plus superannuation
- Psychologist Grade 2 - $94,478.80 - $106,906.80per annum, plus superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking dedicated and skilled clinicians to join our Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This is your chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly impact the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in our community. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality mental health services. Your responsibilities will include direct clinical treatment to consumers, families, and carers, as well as short- and long-term case management. You'll conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based treatment interventions of the highest standard. Additionally, you'll provide outreach support to consumers in their own environments, residential care facilities, and other settings as indicated by clinical guidelines. At SWH, our Clinicians work within a collaborative framework, ensuring regular communication and information flow between clinical staff, professionals, families, carers, and external stakeholders. This teamwork is vital to delivering comprehensive and coordinated care.

What you bring





We are looking for an experienced and qualified Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Psychologist with a strong background in mental health clinical services. The ideal candidate will have:

- Qualifications:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years' experience in mental health services. Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program is desirable.
- Occupational Therapy - Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA.
- Social Work - Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist.

- Experience:

- Demonstrated skills and broad experience in mental health clinical services, with a proven ability to work within a team-based multidisciplinary model. Experience in working with elderly consumers experiencing mental health difficulties or ongoing case management is advantageous.

- Skills:

- Expertise in triage, crisis, and comprehensive assessment/duty work or related activities.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health clinical techniques and interventions.




- A solid understanding of recovery-oriented practices and trauma-informed care as they apply to the role.
- Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the initiative and proven ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Solid judgment, decision-making abilities, organizational skills, and the capacity to work flexibly in a changing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current mental health, guardianship & administration, and relevant aged care legislation.
- Proficiency in computer skills is essential.

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

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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. Our Hamilton Campus located in the heart o

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