• Ideal work/life balance - Permanent Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight with no night shifts (AM 0830 – 1700)
• Provide clinical leadership and education to the Aged Psychiatric Services staff

About the facility 

Barwon Health's Aged Psychiatry Service provides integrated and recovery orientated mental health assessment and treatment to people 65 and above within the Barwon Region currently experiencing, or at risk of experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy excellent internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our consumers.

About you

• Degree level qualification with a recognised educational institution
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Thorough knowledge of the objectives and provisions of the Mental Health Act (2014) and its recent amendments
• High standards of ethical and professional conduct
• A capacity to predict, recognise and manage internal and external change            

About the role 

As the successful applicant, you will work within a multidisciplinary team that provides a range of psychiatric case management services to Aged Psychiatry consumers, their carers and families, within a community setting. This may include residential care, residential service, their own home and/or the carer’s home. As the senior clinician, you will also collaborate with the Consultant Psychiatrists to provide; clinical leadership, portfolio responsibilities, education to the Aged Psychiatric Services staff and operational support to the Clinical Coordinator of the Aged Psychiatric Services team.

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Located in the northern suburbs of Geelong, we offer an easier commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

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