Current Vacancies:
Mental Health Clinician – Murray Mallee GP Network
Multiple Positions Available
The Position
The positions will work across several commonwealth and state government funded Mental Health Therapy programs. To be considered for this role you must be either a qualified Psychologist with AHPRA registration; a Mental Health Social Worker; or an Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with specific specialisation in mental health. Provisional Psychologist requiring supervision may be suitable for this upon application. Continuing employment is subject to performance and ongoing funding.
The MMGPN mental health programs provide clinical services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Experience working in a trauma informed way in the following areas will be highly regarded – mental health preventative services, suicide prevention, services for Aboriginal people, perinatal services, child mental health services, chronic and complex conditions, and rural & remote communities. People with experience in group work, triage, acute and complex assessment, care co-ordination along with Mental Health Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicants may be eligible for a Rural Relocation Support Package through the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency.
The Employer
The Murray Mallee General Practice Network is a not for profit, membership based organisation, who boasts an experienced team, and offers a strong commitment to professional development, excellent salary packaging options, and flexible workplace arrangements. It provides a supportive and collaborative environment for employees which enables the delivery of local health solutions that address gaps in health service provision for people who may have difficulty accessing primary care services. Due to the requirement for regular travel to outlying communities, this is a unique opportunity to explore the Murray Mallee region through varied practice locations.
The Community
Both the primary location of this position and the base for the Murray Mallee General Practice Network are located in the region’s major population centre, the rural city of Murray Bridge. The region includes an area of 23,000 square kilometres from the eastern Adelaide Hills through to the Victorian border. The Sturt Highway and rail route from Adelaide to Melbourne pass through the region. The River Murray, Coorong and Murray Mallee areas are significant environmental features.
Contact
For more information please contact:
Ms Cathy Spanton
Murray Mallee General Practice Network
admin@mmgpn.org.au
(08) 8531 1303.
Further information can also be obtained by contacting:
Emma Host, Manager Primary Health Care Workforce Support
Phone: (08) 8234 8277
Email: workforce@ruraldoc.com.au
Applicants are required to address the Person Specification criteria of the Job Description. Your application, including a current resume, should be emailed to admin@mmgpn.org.au by COB Friday 12th February 2021.
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Recruitment Package
What’s in it for you?
- A great work environment
- Experienced and supportive team
- 5 weeks Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities
Mount Barker headspace – Youth Complex Care Mental Health Clinician (HPSO2)
0.6 FTE
Come and work with us!
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people and want to join an energetic and innovative team, then we want to hear from you.
We are looking for qualified and experienced Mental Health practitioners for this RN2/HPS02 position with excellent assessment and clinical skills in working with young people. Ability to run clinical groups will be an advantage. You will need to be mental health accredited and registered with your relevant professional body and/or registered with APHRA (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Mental Health Nurses) and are eligible for membership with AASW (Social Workers).
Practitioners will work both at our Mount Barker site and possibly outreach locations as required. The role will have you work with young people and their families eligible for our
Complex Care Program, providing mental health support and evidenced based therapeutic interventions, as well as case co-ordination.
Remuneration will be negotiated dependant on skills, experience and qualifications. Our organisation offers generous salary packaging options, 5 weeks Annual Leave & TOIL, in addition to a flexible and supportive working environment
Job description and advice on how to apply can be obtained on our website: headspace.org.au/mountbarker. All enquiries to Suzanne Fuzzard at suzannef@mmgpn.org.au or phone (08) 8398 4262.
Applicants are requested to send a covering letter, addressing the key selection criteria, and resume to the Centre Manager, emailed to suzannef@mmgpn.org.au by 8th April 2021.
Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.
