Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service
Make a meaningful impact where it matters most. As a mental health clinician with ACIS, this is a dynamic position where you will play a vital role in delivering timely, person-centred responses to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis. You'll work closely with consumers, their families, carers, and community partners to provide assessment, brief intervention, safety planning, and coordinated care.
We are actively seeking exceptional candidates who meet the following requirements to join our team:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health, or completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric programme.
- A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in Mental Health.
- Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma-Informed Care principles which underpin the work we do here at AWH.
Employment Type: This is a Full-Time opportunity. Positions available in Albury and Wangaratta
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.
AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams
Mental Health Clinician - Acute Community Intervention Service in Albury employer: Albury Wodonga Health
At Albury Wodonga Health, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the healthcare sector, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. Our commitment to professional development is evident through comprehensive training programs and diverse clinical experiences, allowing you to expand your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. With our exciting expansion plans and a focus on person-centred care, joining our team means being part of a dynamic organisation dedicated to improving mental health services across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.
