Recovery Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent full time or part time (0.8EFT)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, with possibility of occasional extended hours
Location: Wyndham Clinic, Hoppers Crossing, Vic
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Di Martin, Manager, Hobsons Bay Community Mental Health Recovery Team.
••••@mercy.com.au or 9928 7444.
Enquires welcome.

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
Wyndham Clinic is a vibrant, community-focused mental health facility that prioritizes holistic care and recovery orientated practice. Candidates will join a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, professional growth, and innovation, working together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in our community. With a commitment to cultural sensitivity and personlised care, the recovery team offers a unique opportunity for professional seeking to contribute to transformative mental health services in a supportive environment.

• The Recovery Clinician provides consumer recovery focused care based on evidence based practice as well as a commitment to the delivery of services that are responsive to the needs of the community
• Work within a multi disciplinary team and support and participate in the operation of the Mercy Mental Health program
• The Recovery Clinician utilises their clinical skills by undertaking a clinical case load and in doing so ensures standards are met, evidence base practice is implemented and the the service is responsive to the needs of the community.

What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health or equivalence, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Or Social Worker eligible for registration with AASW.
• Community Mental Health experience preferred
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
• Full Victorian Drivers Licence

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.