The Position

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team and contribute to the provision of Mental Health services to the Loddon Care Hub. This is a full-time, ongoing position.

The Loddon Care Hub is a new initiative that brings together a number of organisations to form an integrated team of professionals to support Children and Young People in the areas of Mental Health, AOD, Cultural Connection, Family Work, Community Engagement and Therapeutic Support.

About BCHS

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing
• Clinical supervision

To successfully apply for this position, you will need:

Key Selection Criteria

• A tertiary qualification and experience relevant to the role of Mental Health Clinician.
• Relevant accreditation or credentialing with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or PACFA.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering a range of evidence-based interventions, including individual counselling and group interventions (therapeutic and psycho-educational).
• Ability to manage a complex case load and provide a demand management function (with support) as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and evidence of competence in providing integrated care.
• A current employee Working With Children Check and Driver’s Licence.
• A willingness to obtain a satisfactory Police Check.

For further information about the position contact Oriane Landry, Senior Leader, Mental Health on telephone 5406 1324.

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact People and Culture on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.

A position description is attached.