Employment Type: Fixed term until 30 June 2025

Time Fraction: Part time or Full time 

Location: Ballarat

Ballarat Community Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our dedicated team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

The Mental Health Clinician will be responsible for a range of clinical services including treatment coordination, intake, mental state examinations, risk assessment, care planning, case management, group work, and discharge planning.  The role will be both challenging and rewarding while working as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team.

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a for-purpose, not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of primary health services required by the local community. We work to promote health and wellbeing, and provide quality and affordable healthcare to our community, with a commitment to the most vulnerable. 

We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region. Our people and our deep sense of purpose are what makes BCH a great place to work.

What you will bring to the team:

• Tertiary qualifications as per clinical discipline (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Alcohol & Other Drugs) with full AHPRA registration or eligible for full membership with AASW.
• Three doses of Covid 19 vaccine in accordance with Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) 
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage clients over the telephone and face to face through assessment and triage processes. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to understand, interpret, and analyse complex issues with proven conceptual thinking skills for effective problem solving and decision making.

Ballarat Community Health staff benefits:

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat – Australia’s most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

Our culture:

Ballarat Community Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, integrity, optimism, courage, resilience.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. BCH provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.

Interested?

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday 16th October 2023.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Nadine Walter, Mental Health Clinical Lead, on telephone 03 5338 4578.