WHO ARE WE?

APMHA HealthCare Ltd (APMHA) is a national not-for-profit company specialising in mental health care service delivery. Our funders and partners are Primary Health Networks (PHNs), State and Federal Government, private companies and other NFPs.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOCAL (LOCAL)

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is community-led and integrated through a partnership sharing arrangement, creating a responsive, flexible, and helpful service. In Greater Shepparton Strathbogie - Moira (GSSM), APMHA Healthcare, Wellways and Goulburn Valley Health are working together to offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs, and their family, carers, and supporters.

THE TEAM

This role makes up part of the Towards Change Team and is a crucial part of the Victorian Mental health reform work that the Local partners are undertaking. This role will be part of a growing service system that places the community in the centre of the Local Mental Health and Wellbeing network across Victoria.

The Towards Change Team provide a range of assessments depending on client need and will deliver evidence-based interventions beyond mental health, extending to physical health, substance dependence issues, employment, and relationships support, as part of the broader Local workforce.

The Towards Change Team are responsible for providing assessment, counselling and care planning for clients referred via the Support and Connect Program, and will work alongside dedicated Wellbeing Peer Navigators from the Support and Connect Team.

THE ROLE

The Towards Change Team clinician, employed by APMHA and working with Peer Navigators from the Support and Connect Team, will provide evidence based clinical interventions for participants. The Towards Change Team will encompass clinically and therapeutically proficient clinicians, as well as a Creative Arts Peer Worker, providing tailored mental health support to clients and their families via their wellbeing plan, including to those with co-occurring substance use or addiction.

REMUNERATION

Competitive remuneration, commensurate to training and experience

Attractive NFP incentives, including salary packaging up to $15,900 expense reimbursement and $2,650 in meals/entertainment benefits

Leave entitlements in line with National Employment Standards

Flexible part-time and full-time work available

Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and career progression

Potential to access relocation grant funding of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates.

THE CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

Current AHPRA Registration for Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists OR

Registration with AASW for Social Workers

Post graduate experience working in a mental health or AOD setting (minimum 6 months)

Training and experience delivering evidence based therapy

Demonstrated time management abilities, excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate a friendly, proactive approach and ability to work with competing demands and balance priorities with efficiency and professionalism.

Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.

YOU WILL NEED

Certification of qualifications

National Police Check

International Police (if required)

Current Working with Children Check - employment

Evidence of right to work in Australia

NDIS Workers Screening Check

NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course

Current Victorian driver’s license.

If you would like to discuss the role or to request a Position Description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Mental Health Nurse / Allied Health Professional application - Greater Shepparton Strathbogie, Moira Local