CATS Clinician - RPN4, P3, SW3, OT 3

A fantastic opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist to join the North East Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (NECATS) on a permanent full-time basis (part time optional).

Austin Health – Mental Health Program 

Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services 

Registered Mental Health Clinician - RPN Grade 4, Allied Health Grade 3 

Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time  

Have you considered working in the North Eastern Suburbs? 

Do you have at least 5 – 7 years clinical mental health experience? 

Would you like to be involved in a mental health Crisis Assessment Team  

Would you like variety and challenge in your role? 

A fantastic opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist to join the North East Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (NECATS) on a permanent full-time basis (part time optional). 

We are an integrated component of Austin Health’s Mental Health program, and we pride ourselves on being consumer recovery focused. NECATS provides highly skilled clinical assessment and treatment options and works closely with local service providers and other specialist mental health services. This is an interesting and varied position working in the areas of Crisis Assessment Team, Telephone Triage, Emergency Psychiatry Service (Emergency Dept.) and PACER (Police and Clinician Emergency Response) on a 24/7 rotating roster. 

The role offers 

• A unique opportunity to utilise your specialist assessment and brief crisis intervention skills, 

• Specialist secondary consultations,  

• Clinical leadership,  

• Support, and oversight of delegated duties to members of the team,  

• Network with stakeholders and carers, 

• Participate in quality improvement activities  

Required skill set and qualifications include current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with 5 - 7 years' experience (discipline dependant) in a clinical mental health setting, engaging in enhanced mental health/ risk assessment and management, well developed communication skills, networking, and interpersonal skills. Refer to position description for further details of the role. 

About Austin Health 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health, and rehabilitation. 

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative and supportive environment which will provide you with opportunities for development and ongoing training. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working with Children Check. 

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date:  25 October 2024.