Senior Mental Health Professional

Senior Mental Health Professional

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Mental Health Registered Nurse
• Social Worker
• Occupational Therapist
• Psychologist

Location: Regional Western Australia & Northern Territory
Job Type: Temp – 12 week contracts possibilty of extension

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading provider of healthcare services across regional and remote Western Australia. Delivering a diverse range of services across hospital, community and primary healthcare settings, the organisation is committed to improving health outcomes and ensuring accessible, high-quality healthcare for regional populations.

With a strong focus on culturally appropriate care, diversity and inclusion, they work closely with Aboriginal communities and local service providers to deliver effective and sustainable healthcare services.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Health Professional to join a multidisciplinary mental health team, delivering specialised, community-based services using a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and consumer-centred approach.

You will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, including those with complex needs, while working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and community organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, specialised mental health services within a community-based setting.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including home visits and community-based assessments.
• Provide and coordinate evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health presentations and their families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals and external service providers.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with hospitals, GPs, community health services and local support organisations.
• Participate in interagency case conferences, clinical meetings, intake processes and care planning.
• Contribute to mental health promotion, community education, prevention and early intervention initiatives.
• Support clinical development, service planning, quality improvement and the evaluation of mental health programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reporting and outcome measures in accordance with service requirements.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing, with eligibility for registration with the relevant Australian professional board, or a Social Work qualification with eligibility for full AASW or relevant professional membership.
• Significant experience in mental health assessment, case management and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals and families with complex mental health needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and associated frameworks.
• Experience in interagency collaboration, prevention and early intervention programs.
• A current C or C-A Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Highly regarded:

• Experience delivering mental health services within rural or remote communities.
• Understanding of culturally appropriate mental health service delivery, particularly when working with Aboriginal communities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and professional development.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in regional and rural communities.
• Work within a multidisciplinary and supportive healthcare environment.
• Exposure to diverse and rewarding mental health presentations.
• Opportunity to contribute to community development, mental health promotion and service improvement.
• District allowance.
• Air conditioning subsidy, where applicable.
• Additional one week of annual leave for eligible locations north of the 26th parallel.
• Air travel concessions.

Pre-employment requirements: Appointment is subject to relevant professional registration or membership, identity verification, National Police Clearance, pre-employment health assessment, integrity checks, Working With Children Check and a current driver’s licence.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman – Associate Director Healthcare at Zenith Search on 0483 964 075 or email your updated resume to jody.inman@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia’s major businesses and an enviable track record in finding the right fit for clients and candidates alike.

Put simply, we succeed when you succeed.

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