One Door Mental Health (ODMH) is looking for a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CNS 1 / CNS 2) to join our incredible team in Carlton on a permanent part-time basis.

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our community creates a safe place that connects people, our services are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.

You can read more about One Door Mental Health and our values here.

About the Program

The PICS program provides evidence based mental health interventions, linking clients to primary health and psychosocial supports to meet the individual needs of those who experiences severe mental illness. PICS is delivered by a team of experienced and credentialed mental health nurses and peer workers.

About the Role

As a PICS Mental Health Nurse, you will work on a permanent part-time basis in a team with peer workers and be supported by the PICS manager, peer worker coordinator, One Door Clinical Director and other PICS nurses. Our mental health nurses provide clinical care and care coordination, develop collaborative care plans with other providers, including PICS peer workers, who provide psychosocial support.

For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the position description here. 

Your skills and experience

1. Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (or evidence of working towards being credentialed within 12 months)
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mental health nurse within a community setting
3. Willing to complete Cultural Competency training & Trauma Informed Care in Practice training, if not done in last two years
4. Experience working with GPs and community-based psychiatrists
5. Ability to work in a team environment yet in a very autonomous role
6. Ability to self-manage a practice
7. Ability to work with and support peer workers
8. Flexibility and creativity in supporting individuals
9. Ability to use internet based CMS program effectively

Additional Details

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.

One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

How to apply?

Please submit your application via the Apply Now link.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role you may contact Tanya Boyle on [email protected], using the subject line: Credentialed Mental Health Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!