MHNIP - Employment Opportunities

Mental Health Nurse Positions available under the MHNIP


This is a free service being offered by the ACMHN to support general practices/psychiatrists and other eligible organisations under the Mental Health Incentive Program seeking to engage mental health nurses.

Western Australia

POSITION WA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Contact: Dellys Sice
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Phone:08 9842 9322
Mobile:0409 689 708

We are seeking to employ Credentialled Mental Health Nurses to provide coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental health disorders and complex needs w ithin the boundaries of Great Southern GP Network based in Albany, Western Australia. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement innovative, community-based mental health nursing services, in collaboration with General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other allied health practitioners. Hours are negotiable for these positions with attractive salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave and a great working environment in a beautiful part of WA. For further information or to obtain a full position description and application form contact Gay Willis on (08) 9842 2797 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

POSITION WA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Sentiens Medical Services
Address: PO Box 842 West Perth WA 6872
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Phone:08 9481 1950
Mobile:0419 850 681

Initially part time; 2 days per week
Essential Criteria:experience in patient assessment/case management/individual and group therapy/mediation/recent acute inpatient and or community experience/ACMHN credentialed/ability to deal with challenging behaviours/proficiency in recording patient care details electronically/must be registered with the Nurses Board of WA. Must be able to work independently and in a team with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills.

Queensland

POSITION QUEENSLAND
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Healthlink Family Medical Centre

Contact: Kevin Gillespie
533 Ross River Road, Cranbrook, Qld, 4814
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Phone: 07 4773 3577
Mobile:0418 880049

Credentialled Mental Health Nurse wanted to join busy registered medical centre in Townsville for part or full time position treating patients referred by our GPs under the MHNIP. Also on site psychiatrist and psychologist. Attractive remuneration; flexible hours.

POSITION QUEENSLAND
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Sixth Avenue Medical Clinic
18 Sixth Avenue, Palm Beach, Gold Coast Queensland.
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Phone:07 55341878
Mobile:0438384631

Excellent team environment and working conditions in Gold Coast General Practice for a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse. Sessions perweek for discussion upon application. Please telephone Practice Manager Marilyn van Houton on 55341878 / 0438384631

 

POSITION QUEENSLAND
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Koinonia Family Medical Centre
114 Russell St, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
Contact: Dr Hume Rendle-Short
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Phone:0746597199
Mobile:0402059618

We are looking for a second Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, to join our General Practice team of 6 GPs, 4 Nurses, 1 Mental Health Nurse, and 1 Pastoral Care worker. Our current mental health nurse is overworked. As well as general practice patients, we also service Teen Challenge, which run a 12 month residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation service in Toowoomba. "Koinonia" means "refuge", or "place of fellowship". The practice is owned by two christian GPs, and attempts to follow a christian ethos.

 

POSITION QUEENSLAND
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Positive Health Medical Centre, Sunnybank Hills Brisbane

PO Box 1468 Sunnybank Hills, QLD 4109
Contact: Pieta Shakes
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Phone:07 3272 5044 


Mobile:0414 588 474


Positive Health Medical Centre, located in Sunnybank Hills - Looking for a position in a great supportive team? Looking to utilise all your skills and knowledge to assist voluntary patients with severe mental illness? Looking for an autonomous yet not alone role? Then look no further. PHMC is looking for a credentialed MHN to fill the place of the current MHN who is heading interstate. The hard set up work is done, just set in and continue the development of the successful MHNIP. Renumeration and conditions negotiable.

POSITION QUEENSLAND
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Mackay Division of General Practice: Blue River Health Service
43 Evans Ave North Mackay
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Phone:07 49534492
Our amazing Mental Health Nurse team is looking to expand and we need Credentialed Mental Health Nurses with a passion for you chosen field to live and work in this Tropical Paradise. We also have a position available based in Airlie Beach. So if you have a passion for Mental Health and Wellbeing, especially yours, check us out. Click HERE for a position description

 

Victoria

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Inner East Community Health Servic
e
283 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
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Phone: 03 94209135
Mobile: 0407888333

Mental Health Nurse Part Time 3 Days/Week with potential to go Full Time. Salary Packaging Available. Inner East Community Health Service provides a community-based, multi-disciplinary team approach to identified health needs which promote the well-being of the communities which they serve. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that are responsive to the needs of our communities. A high priority is placed on improving the quality of our client’s lives through health education and health promotion. Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or RN with current registration to join our multidisciplinary team. The primary focus of the role is for the nurse to assist in the creation and implementation of a responsive service that provides support to the General Practitioner in their provision of care for individuals who are affected by mental health disorders and / or other co existing conditions such as women’s health, drug and alcohol, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury. We are looking for an application from nurses that: • That are credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses • Are able to work collaboratively with clients experiencing a mental health illness and their families/carers. • Practice and promote advanced clinical nursing. • Is enthusiastic, able to work independently and as a team member. This is a senior autonomous role that liaises closely with acute clinical staff, GP’s and other agencies to provide clinical advice and coordination of community-based services to eligible clients. We offer a dedicated, well supported, multidisciplinary team focused on producing good outcomes for our clients, opportunities for professional development and salary packaging. Further Information: Mr Paul Hamilton (Manager) 9818 6703 Applications: All applicants are required to obtain a copy of the position description and respond to the key selection criteria from the website. Applications are to be sent to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Human Resources, 283 Church St, Richmond, Vic, 3121. Applications Close: 24th July 2010

 

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Dr Michael Kozminski
390 Bay Street NORTH BRIGHTON, VICTORIA, 3186
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Phone:03 9596 6422
Mobile:0418112358

ACMHN Credentialled mental health nurse to work 2 days per week (preferably Tuesday and Friday) for busy medical practice in Brighton. Temporary position for 1 month. May be extended.

 

BANYULE COMMUNITY HEALTH
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

Address::21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg VIC 3081
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Phone:03 9450 2012

  • Melbourne Inner North (West Heidelberg)
  • ACMHN credentials required
  • Immediate start. Contract to June 2012
  • Friendly multidisciplinary environment
  • RPN Grade 4 Classification
  • Monday to Friday 9-5
  • Flexible days and hours up to fulltime
  • Salary Packaging available

Clinical Supervision provided Banyule Community Health is an innovative progressive primary health care agency of 150 staff, providing a wide range of health and welfare services to the surrounding community. The Mental Health Nurse Incentive program is an exciting new program designed to assist GPs and Psychiatrists in managing patients with mental health illness. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Registered & Credentialed (ACMHN) Mental Health Nurse to join our agency and work with a multidisciplinary team. We have 8 GP’s 5 Nurses and a Practice Coordinator and this role focuses on coordinating care of patients with Mental Health issues. Please go to our website for further information or to apply if you have excellent initiative and the following skills/expertise: • Extensive experience in mental health in a range of clinical settings • Advanced clinical skills • Knowledge of integrated models of nursing case management • Demonstrated competency in community based assessment and management of people in the acute phase of mental illness • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • High level organisational and problem solving skills • Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team • A sound knowledge of and commitment to practice within the Mental Health Act (1986), the national Mental Health Standards and other relevant legislation, • Drug and alcohol rehab experience would be an advantage • Current Australian Drivers licence & Police Check required A fabulous working environment Employment with the MHN Initiative Program is subject to the provision of ongoing funding by the Commonwealth to June 2012 Enquiries to Meni Stefanovski Manager – Clinical Services Tel: 03 9450 2013. To apply or for further information go to website.

 

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

Contact: Craig Maloney
Address::21 -23 Maroondah Highway
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Mobile:0421978109

Infant and Child Mental Health Nurse (part-time 0.4) - MHNIP Further information Co-locating with the Shire of Yarra Ranges Maternal Child Health Service, we are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to develop and implement a responsive maternal and infant support service. The service will provide support to GPs in their provision of coordinated care for families suffering mental health disorders who have children aged 0-5 years, and to the Shire of Yarra Ranges Maternal Child Health Service. Further information Please download and review the complete position description go to www.ergpa.com.au / jobs If you would like to speak with someone about this position please contact Craig Maloney, Mental Health Services Manager, on 03 9871 1000 or email

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Contact:John Walker
Address::Suite 13B west wing Bell City Preston Vic 3072
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Phone:03-98636942
Mobile:0433687414

We are seeking a highly motivated,experienced,and independent Credentialed mental health nurse,to join our community based independent practice. The successful applicant will resonate strongly with the attitudes and philosophy of Improving Outcomes;in particular, that there is a high priority given to the respect of autonomy, dignity,and individual creativity of the people we serve. The nurse will develop his/her own individual practice within the supportive framework of Improving Outcomes. Our approach resonates with and reflects the emerging `recovery`paradigm; which we articulate as,`a journey of increased self awareness and self realisation`,that facilitates the achievement of the identified goals and aspirations of each person. For further information go to our website.

 

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Heath Nurse
Eastern Ranges General Practice Association
21 - 24 Maroondah Highway, Croydon VIC 3136
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Phone:9871 1000


Mobile:0421978109

We are looking for Registered Nurses with mental health qualifications to become part of responsive mental health nurse service which provides support to General Practitioners in their provision of co-ordinated care for people with severe mental health disorders. Nurses must be credentialled with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, have sound clinical experience and a proven clinical background. *Salary packaging, flexible hours, family friendly work environment & further training available. For further information or to discuss job options contact Manager Mental Health Services Craig Maloney This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Heath Nurse
East Ringwood Clinic
112 Railway Ave
Ringwood East VIC 3135
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Phone:03 9870 4697

We are creating a new position for a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse to join our busy General Practice of 5 doctors. She will provide support to General Practioners in their provision of co-ordinated care for people with mental health disorders. Initial start of 1-2 sessions per week with flexible working arrangements
Enquiries to Margaret. Phone: 98704697 or 98704719

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
headspace Barwon: GP Association of Geelong
PO Box 4256 Geelong
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Phone:0352291922
Mobile:0428594685

headspace Barwon and Clockwork team are auspiced programs of the General Practitioners Association of Geelo ng(GPAG), and staff are ultimately accountable and required to work within the strategic and operational direction of GPAG To provide clinical nursing services for young patients (aged 12 to 25) with severe mental disorders and to work closely with GPs and allied health staff to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment for these patients, in keeping with the Australian Government Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) guidelines Part of a multi disciplinary team,this position will be based at our second headsapce Barwon hub in Corio.

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Grantham St General Practice
69 Grantham St., West Brunswick, Vic 3055
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Phone: 03 9380 1384

We are seeking a Credentialled Mental Health Nurse to work 20 hours per week under the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program. Join our team of 5 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, Diabetes Nurse and Physiotherapist. We service a diverse population with a broad spectrum on mental health issues.

POSITION VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
St. Kilda South Medical Centre

As part of Mental Health Incentive Program St. Kilda South Medical Centre offers a great opportunity for suitably qualified Division 1 or Division 3 nurse. Part time or full time positions available.
Flexible hours and family friendly environment. Spoken Russian will be an advantage.
For inquiries please contact: Victoria Goikhman - Lauenburg by phone : 03-95372522 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

POSITION 090507 VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

Knox Division of General Practice - Mental Health Nurse Service, Victoria

Part time contract position 21–35 hours per week.
We are looking for Registered Division 1 Nurses with mental health qualifications to become part of  responsive mental health nurse service which provides support to General Practitioners in their provision of co-ordinated care for people with severe mental health disorders.

*Salary packaging, flexible hours, family friendly work environment & further training available.  For a position description contact Raylea O'Loughlin, Knox Division of General Practice (03) 9720 2044 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

POSITION 080228 VICTORIA
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Melbourne Medibrain Centre

Credentialed Mental Health Nurse needed to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary private psychiatric team to provide services under the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program. You will be working with clients on the premises of the practice and in an outreach capacity in Caulfield and surrounding area. You will need to be Credentialed or be eligible to undertake Credentialing by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

Please contact Dr Natalie Krapivensky Melbourne Medibrain Centre, Caulfield North  - email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it phone: 03 9504-8400

NEW SOUTH WALES

Parks Clinic
Address:12 Junction St Woollahra 2025
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Phone:02 9389 4512

We seek a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse for a part-time (1 to 2 days/week) position at Parks Clinic. Parks Clinic is a private child & family clinic established in 1990 in Woollahra, NSW. Its primary aim is to maximise opportunities for the emotional, social, physical & academic development of infants, children and adolescents. We have engaged a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse to work under the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program since this scheme was first introduced. Join one other Mental Health Nurse, and a group of very experienced psychologists, OTs, speech therapists and remedial teachers. A very strong background in working intensively with children, adolescents and young adults, and with their families is essential. Teaching and supporting parents in the “science and art of parenting” will be an important component of the work. This position would suit a MHN keen to “dip their toe” in the possibility for private practice opened up by the MHNIP. Please direct inquiries and CVs to Henry Luiker, director/clinical psychologist at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

POSITION NSW
CREDENTIALED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Hawkesbury-Hills Division of General Practice
PO Box 3690, ROUSE HILL NSW 2155
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Phone:(02) 8884 9444

We are seeking to employ a Mental Health Nurse to provide coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental health disorders and complex needs within the boundaries of Hawkesbury-Hills Division of General Practice. The role offers an unique opportunity to develop and implement innovative, community-based mental health nursing services, in collaboration with General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other allied health practitioners. This position is full-time (37.5 hrs). Conditions of employment will be as per the North West Sydney Health Network Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2010. Salary arrangements for this position are commensurate with Clinical Nurse Specialist award rates. For further information or to obtain a full position description and application form contact Leanne Donoghue-Tamplin, Mental Health Team Leader on (02) 8884 9467 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alternatively, applicants can download a copy of the position description and application form from the Division’s website.  Please note applicants must obtain a position description and job application form before applying.

POSITION NSW
Macarthur Division of General Practice
PO Box 5919 Minto DC NSW 2566
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Phone:1300 933 397
Mobile:0434 313 994

Credentialed MHN's required for new mental health nursing service to be established through a Division of General Practice representing over 600 General Practitioner members and 280 practices. You will work as a team member with other credentialed MHN's, Allied Health staff and General Practitioners in the primary mental healthcare environment. You will be employed and funded under Medicare's Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program. Your work will be clinically based in practices providing services to clients within the community requiring mental health services.

 

 
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