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Care Coordinators – Child and Adolescent Mental Health 

• CAMHS Shepparton and Seymour
• Fixed Term
• Full-time with ADO every 4 weeks
• Relocating? We have a Mental Health Workforce Navigator available to help assist you in your move to Greater Shepparton
• Up to $20,000 incentive payment applies for eligible successful candidates
• Be reimbursed, for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more
• Enjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, Victoria
• Easy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.

The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.

The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to priority positions across state funded mental health services in rural and regional Victoria. This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000. *Eligibility criteria applies in order to be successful for this financial incentive, contact [email protected] for any questions

The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). 

More information including job vacancies and eligibility requirements click here https://www.rwav.com.au/area-mental-health-services/

About Us

GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites. 

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult mental health
• Community mental health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit – Wanyarra
• Aged Persons mental health
• Child and Youth mental health

For further information please visit: Mental Health Services – GV Health
 

Our Region

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Workforce Navigator Program: We offer 1:1 relocation consultant support for new Mental Health employees to assist with finding housing, childcare/education (if applicable), partner employment (if applicable), social groups & integration into our community to assist in the transition to Shepparton, regional Victoria.

About the role

These exciting new roles are suitable for early in career nursing and allied health clinicians with a passion for learning and developing skills in the specialised area of infant, family and youth mental health care provision.  Under the supervision of more experienced mental health clinicians, you will be responsible for the care coordination of families engaged with the CAMHS service.  Duties will include scheduling of appointments, coordination of care team meetings, completion of referrals, liaison with education, health and welfare agencies, and supporting engagement with the service.

The positions will be generously supported with professional development opportunities, along with dedicated educator support to embed new learning under supervision. 

We are looking for:

• Current registration with the AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse
• Social Worker must have an approved degree and eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Willingness to learn specialist child and youth mental health skills and engage in professional development
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

Our offer to you:

• FREE Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programme

 Application close: 23 October 2023

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for this role and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). 

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.  All GV Health job applications must be loaded directly onto the e-recruit system, with no requirement to post hard copies of original passports/visas for overseas candidates.

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria

• Essential : Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour and ability to exhibit behaviour which reflects our values.
• Essential : Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse
• Essential : Social Worker must have an approved degree and eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Essential : Interest and/or experience in mental health service provision
• Essential : Willingness to learn specialist child and youth mental health skills and engage in professional development
• Essential : An understanding of the challenges young people and families face in navigating the mental health service system
• Essential : Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Essential : Accurate and timely communication skills, both verbal and written
• Essential : Current drivers licence
• Desirable : Experience working in child and youth mental health services
• Essential : A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children Check and completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration will be required from prospective candidates prior to commencement of employment. Do you agree to completing these requirements?