At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage clients in suicide risk assessment and contribute to their prevention plans.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate for-purpose organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and the chance to impact lives positively.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team that values your skills and compassion.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and experience in community mental health required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent part time
Hours: 56 hours per fortnight
Salary: as per EBA
Location: Williams Landing (onsite)
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Sebastian Low (Nlow@mercy.com.au)
About the opportunity
The AOD clinician will work collaboratively with the HOPE team to actively engage clients in the assessment of their own suicide risk and actively contribute to their suicide prevention plan in order to minimize the risk of attempting suicide in the future. The AOD clinician will assist the HOPE team in responding to new referrals in a timely manner, work with consumers and their families and carry out discipline specific duties and assessments. The HOPE team will work in a manner that encourages and invites consumer participation and promotes self-determination. The role includes a component of outreach work, and as such, some weekend and afterhours work will be required.
Qualifications
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with tertiary qualification in mental health nursing or as a Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or as an Occupational Therapist or a recognized degree in social work with eligibility for registration with Australian Association of Social Workers
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including having worked within a community mental health setting.
- Completed Cert IV in AOD training or higher.
- Extensive experience in managing clients with AOD issues.
- A current unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence is essential.
What you'll bring
- You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
AOD Clinician HOPE Team in Melbourne employer: Mercy Health Australia
At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on being a for-purpose organisation that values compassion and community. Located in Parkville, our team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter.
