We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to join the Assessment Treatment Team (ATT) with Midland Community Mental Health Service as a Senior Health Professional -Mental Health (SHPMH). This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight. Appointments to this position have the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Please note this role may include shift work.
About the Position
The Senior Health Professional - Mental Health is responsible for providing emergency mental health intervention and managing consumers under the care coordination model within the community mental health service. Undertakes triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level. The SMPMH Provides specialised clinical consultancy regarding mental health emergencies for community mental health teams and for the community.
Key Duties
- Provides clinical services including triage, emergency mental state and risk assessment and treatment planning and crisis intervention for consumers.
- Delivers emergency mental health interventions using a variety of modalities.
- Participates in the multidisciplinary team including clinical and administrative meetings as appropriate.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and decision making qualities and participates in the effective functioning of the community mental health team, including participation in case reviews and clinical meetings.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:
- Evidence of eligibility for registration with the relevant board (Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing), or evidence of eligibility for or current full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers must be provided prior to commencement.
- Evidence of current “C” or “C.A” class drivers licence.
Contact for Further Information
For further job-related Information: for further information, we encourage you to contact Bianca McCarthy, Team Leader, on (08) 9237 8600.
The Midland Community Mental Health service provides specialist clinical mental health services to individuals aged 18-65. The specialists treat those:
- Who are not responding well to treatment for mental illness in a primary care setting (e.g. General Practitioners)
- With severe and complex mental health issues/illness
- Have a significant level of disturbance and psychosocial disability due to their illness that has a significant impact on their functioning
- Significant functional difficulties that require coordination of care and support across multiple agencies, family, friends, support people, carers and providers
- Would benefit from a multi-disciplinary team due to the intensive or complex nature of care required.
Services include:
- Assessment Treatment Team
- Clinical Treatment Team
- Intensive Clinical Outreach Team
- Midland Wellness Clinic
- Older Adult Community Services
The service operates from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (except on public holidays).
Employee Benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other qualified and location-based allowances.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
- Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact EMHSTalent@health.
📌 Senior Mental Health Professional (Australia)
🏢 East Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Australia
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