Youth Mental Health Clinician – Nurse Barwon Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Perfect time to join our organisation as we expand our mental health services
  • Advance your skills within a supportive and encouraging team environment
  • Permanent Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight. Based at City Jigsaw site

About the facility

Jigsaw provides specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a psychotic disorder and treatment services for young people with drug and alcohol and/or high prevalence disorders. Under the auspice of the wider Barwon Health Mental Health & Drug Alcohol Service, it also forms a central component of the Headspace Geelong Consortia and is actively involved in service development and innovation to assist in the national campaign to promote early and effective mental health and drug and alcohol interventions for young people.

About the role

As the successful candidate you will provide mental health, drug and alcohol care to young people aged 16-25 years old in the Barwon region. You will also be responsible for the delivery of best practice, evidence based treatment and support to young people with emerging or established mental health difficulties. 

*Please note, this role is only open to qualified mental health nurses/RPNs*  

About the culture

You will be working within an innovative, passionate multidisciplinary team who are a wealth of knowledge. You will receive support and guidance from team members and management who work within the Barwon Health values- respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

What we offer

  • Relocation packages & assistance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Opportunity to purchase leave and take leave without pay
  • 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 the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

#Melbourne, Victoria

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Barwon Health

Job Salary

Not Provided

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