Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) - Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS)

Albury Wodonga Health

Location: Albury Work Type: Full-time Work Setting: Onsite

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking a Clinical Lead for its Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS). This multidisciplinary team delivers prompt, community-based mental health support to individuals experiencing acute psychological distress within the border community. The role offers an opportunity to combine advanced clinical expertise with system-wide leadership.

Classification: RPN 4; Social Work Grade 4; Occupational Therapist Grade 4, Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

Requirements for Application:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Postgraduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health, or completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• A minimum of 5 years of postgraduate experience in Mental Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma Informed Care principles.

Employment Details: This is a full-time position operating during standard business hours, Monday to Friday.

Further Information: For additional details or a confidential discussion, please contact jac•••••••••••@awh.org.au or refer to the Position Description.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH): AWH is the primary regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a workforce exceeding 3,000 professionals, AWH serves a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. The organisation operates two main hospital campuses and 22 additional sites, offering a broad spectrum of services including emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute care. Future developments include a new Emergency Department opening in 2024 and a new hospital at the Albury site by 2028, aiming to enhance community service delivery.

What AWH Offers: AWH is committed to its Employee Value Proposition, focusing on Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle. The organisation provides comprehensive induction and training, exceptional rewards and benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Joining the Team: Further compelling reasons to join AWH and its team can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Organisational Values: AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are welcomed.

Pre-employment Checks: Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Vaccination Requirements: All healthcare workers must maintain vaccinations as required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role. AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities, to support the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the community.

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