Mental Health Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Clinician in Wodonga

The Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (IMYOS) clinician will be a valued member of the Child and Adolescent mental health team to undertake and deliver safe, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, recovery-oriented care and support to young people aged 12–25. The IMYOS clinician will provide, in collaboration with young people, families/carers, and other service providers, mental health assessments, formulation, care coordination, individual recovery planning, and evidence-based interventions, as well as primary and secondary consultations to key stakeholders.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

• Core Requirements:
• Current and unencumbered registration with AHPRA for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Psychology, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Work.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in working with and engaging young people and families/carers with complex presentations.
• A minimum of 2 years of community mental health experience, preferably working with youth.
• Knowledge of recovery models and trauma-informed practice.

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 comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

What awaits you at AWH? 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.

Are you ready to become part of our team? To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

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

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion: AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.

Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job. 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.