Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinicians

Barwon Health

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Great work/life balance with no night shifts and business working hours
Provide psychosocial assessment, treatment and consultation to young people
Multiple opportunities available - Temporary & permanent part time/full time

About the facilityThe Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is responsible for delivery of specialist evidence based mental health assessments and treatments to women in the perinatal period, infants, children and young people up to 16 years. Specialist clinics are provided for perinatal, infant mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The service also provides specialist training and consultation to other child and family services.About you

Holds a formal qualification in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Clinical/Forensic/Neuro Psychology
Experienced clinical skills in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of infants, children and adolescents up to 16 years of age
Advanced clinical decision making skills regarding the management of risk in relation to young people

About the roleWork within the multidisciplinary CAMHS team providing psychosocial assessment, treatment and consultation to women and their families during the perinatal period, infants and young people to 16 years of age , their families and agencies involved in their care. Duties include;

Providing psychosocial infant, child and adolescent assessment involving the client, family and engaged agencies
Engaging and working with the infant/ child/young person's family in both the assessment and treatment process as informed collaborators in the management of the child/young person during their episode of care
Working alongside agencies involved in the infants and child's care, providing consultation where required

*Please be aware that candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date of the position.For a copy of the Position Description please contact mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.auWhat we offer

5 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
Career progression and development opportunities within the team and across the service
Great location - 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 InclusionAt Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, 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 via email atThis role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.#Melbourne, Victoria

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