WHO ARE WE?

APMHA HealthCare Ltd (APMHA) is a national not-for-profit company specialising in mental health care service delivery. Our funders and partners are Primary Health Networks (PHNs), State and Federal Government, private companies and other NFPs.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOCAL (LOCAL)

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is community-led and integrated through a partnership sharing arrangement, creating a responsive, flexible, and helpful service. In Greater Shepparton Strathbogie - Moira (GSSM), APMHA Healthcare, Wellways and Goulburn Valley Health are working together to offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs, and their family, carers, and supporters.

THE TEAM

This role makes up part of the Towards Change Team and is a crucial part of the Victorian Mental health reform work that the Local partners are undertaking. This role will be part of a growing service system that places the community in the centre of the Local Mental Health and Wellbeing network across Victoria.

The Towards Change Team provide a range of assessments depending on client need and will deliver evidence-based interventions beyond mental health, extending to physical health, substance dependence issues, employment, and relationships support, as part of the broader Local workforce.

The Towards Change Team are responsible for providing assessment, counselling and care planning for clients referred via the Support and Connect Program, and will work alongside dedicated Wellbeing Peer Navigators from the Support and Connect Team

THE ROLE

The Nurse Practitioner, employed by APMHA, provides advanced nursing with a key focus on mental health, AOD (Alcohol or Other Drugs) and physical health screening, assessment, treatment, and referral. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will bring professional leadership and guidance to the team, as well as providing biopsychosocial advice for mental health staff within the Local, contributing to their education, training and professional development.

REMUNERATION

• Competitive remuneration, commensurate to training and experience
• Attractive NFP incentives, including salary packaging up to $15,900 expense reimbursement and $2,650 in meals/entertainment benefits
• Leave entitlements in line with National Employment Standards
• Part time (0.4 FTE with some potential to negotiate)
• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and career progression
• Potential to access relocation grant funding.

THE CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Current AHPRA Registration with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience working in the mental health &/or AOD sectors (minimum 4 years).
• Demonstrated time management abilities, excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a friendly, proactive approach and ability to work with competing demands and balance priorities with efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.

YOU WILL NEED

• Certification of qualifications
• National Police Check
• International Police (if required)
• Current Working with Children Check - employment
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
• Current Victorian driver’s license.

If you would like to discuss the role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health & Wellbeing Local - Greater Shepparton Strathbogie - Moira Region enquiry via EthicalJobs, and someone will contact you back.

A position description is attached.