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Mental Health Nurse Positions available under the MHNIP
South AustraliaPOSITION SA The successful applicant will work with GPs, Mental Health Nurses, the visiting Psychiatrist and other allied health providers as part of the clinical team to deliver a range of services including psychotherapy and counselling, care planning and coordination, and health promotion. Clinical supervision and support is readily available. All applicants must be credentialed mental health nurses or eligible to apply for credentialing. Written applications should include; 1. Application letter 2. Statement addressing the selection criteria 3. Resume including the names and contact details of three referees. All enquires and applications to: Danny Haydon, Executive Officer, T: 08 8841 3777 or 0438 580 319 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: www.claremedical.com.au
Wanted! A dynamic Mental Health Nurse experienced in mental health work looking for a challenge and a change. This position is based in Naracoorte, South Australia and the role consists of shared care arrangements, assessments, counselling and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside General Practitioners and Psychiatrists as well as providing co-ordinated clinical care for people with severe mental disorders. Tasmania
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Western AustraliaPOSITION WA The Neurodiagnostic Centre would love to acquire the services of a progressive, insightful, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse: full or part-time. The Centre provides an independent psychiatric consultancy service, specialising in diagnostics and utilising innovative technology and f.brain-imaging to maximise positive patient’s mental health outcomes. While The Centre receives referrals from local mental health professionals, many travel across Australia and from overseas, to attend the clinic. The Mental Health Nurse is envisaged becoming an integral part of The Centre’s public and individual educational component and with the support of the team, develop their own clinical practice, promoting personalised areas of interest and expertise. This unique position is offered for the first time.
QueenslandPOSITION QUEENSLAND We require a Mental Health Nurse for our privately owned Medical Centres. We are situated on the Gold Coast, and just over the border into NSW. The position can be full time or part time. Generous pay and conditions. Please apply to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Tim on 0401 676 520. POSITION QUEENSLAND We are looking for a second ACMHN Credentialed Mental Health Nurse to work with our private psychiatric practice in Toowoomba Qld . The position would be available from early in the new year. The hours are flexible with a small supportive team including a psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse and receptionist. Interested nurses please contact Richard for details.
POSITION QUEENSLAND The Strathpine GP Superclinic is an innovative practice that views the holistic treatment of clients in the community. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse to come and join our team, to work with our integrated GP and Psychology team, in an ongoing approach to support clients with a Mental Health problem. We are looking for a person who has a strong commitment to supporting people in a community living and ensure the environment and integration into the community is paramount to their existence. Please forward your current CV, with a cover letter explaining how you think you could contribute to this position and names of three referees, one being your current or recent employer. Email Andrea Douglas (Practice Manager) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07 3480 0111. POSITION QUEENSLAND FOCUS HEALTH is a business unit of the Sunshine Coast Division of GPs providing mental health, drug and alcohol individual and group counselling, health promotion and clinical education. We are seeking credentialed mental health nurses to work in our multi-disciplinary service, at GP practices, in a shared care service with Qld. Mental Health and with private specialists. The Sunshine Coast in Queensland is a beautiful place to work and FOCUS HEALTH provides a supportive environment. This role is flexible, provides opportunities for group therapy and dual diagnosis work and is paid at casual rates to enable you to design your own hours. We provide services from Gympie through to Caloundra and include the Noosa and Maleny hinterlands and we have practices throughout the region wishing to engage with us. You must be credentialed and have your own transport but we meet travel costs where applicable.
The Metro North Brisbane Medicare Local is taking expressions of interest from Mental Health Nurses in the North Region who are interested in working under the MHNIP. Our aim is that we can facilitate placements in General Practice that are mutually beneficial. Please email to register you interest. Also include any practices you would consider favourably. We hope this register may be a valuable tool for Mental Health Nurses and GPs. Keperra Family Practice is a busy, progressive 7 day medical centre, located within a Brisbane suburban shopping centre. We are a health hub for our community, with a full suite of diagnostic and allied health services available either in the practice itself or in our Health Connection precinct. We are wanting to better support the mental health of our local community through employing a ACMHN Credentialed nurse to work with our practice team. Please call Trish to learn more about this opportunity to make a real difference. POSITION QUEENSLAND We need a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse for one day a week to join our team on Magnetic Island consisting of a great GP, 3 practice nurses and efficient admin. So if you like the tropics and a small colourful community with minimal work. For further information please contact Jill. POSITION QUEENSLAND 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.
VictoriaPOSITION VICTORIA We are a GP and allied health clinic with an emphasis on mental health, addiction, wholistic medicine and counselling. There is a neuro-developmental program for autism, ADD etc. We have 2 Mental Health Nurses working part-time under the MHNIP and 1 is leaving. She dealt mainly with young people, but the new MHN can bring their own abilities. A full-time temporary Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (RPN 4) is sought for the role of GPMHNP Clozapine Clinician (Grade 4), GP Mental Health Nurse Program at Barwon Health in Geelong. The GP Clozapine Program supports over 130 GP's and will manage over 250 clients on clozapine who attend their GP's for clozapine management. Nurses employed into this program are required to be credentialed mental health nurses who will work within the guidelines of the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program under the program title GP Mental Health Nurse Program. You will also function as a GP Mental Health Nurse within General Practice Surgeries working across the public mental health service sites, the Clozapine Mental Health Program site and General Practice surgeries. Essential Criteria: Formal professionally recognised post graduate qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, registration with AHPRA as Division 1 nurse and current Victorian Drivers Licence. POSITION VICTORIA The Pinelodge Clinic Consulting Suites is seeking Applications from dynamic and experienced Credentialed Mental Health Nurses to work in our new MHNIP providing a range of services to people with mental health disorders. We offer excellent working conditions, including salary packaging and other benefits and flexible work hours. The MHNIP receives referrals from Psychiatrists working in the Consulting Suites and our Medical Director will provide Clinical Governance and Supervision. The Mental Health Nurse will also be supported by the wider Pinelodge Clinic Multi-disciplinary Mental Health Team and Organisational Services. POSITION VICTORIA Mental Health Nurse urgently required for immediate start at General Practice South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Part-time or Full-time Excellent opportunity for great earnings, supportive environment. To successfully gain this position you will require to: Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communicational skills. Show the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Be committed to further education and professional development. Demonstrate excellent computer knowledge. POSITION VICTORIA Credentialed Mental Health Nurse wanted to join busy medical centre for a partime position treating patients under the MHNIP. You will be part of a friendly team with a GP & Psychologist. We are close to public transport or with parking available. This is a fantastic opportunity with flexible hours & attractive remuneration. Email CV’s to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it POSITION VICTORIA Mental Health Nurse – Credentialed Classification: Grade 4B Nurses Victorian Public Health Sector Agreement This is an outstanding opportunity to pursue your keen interest in the management of physical health & chronic disease management in people with mental illness. Additional skills in trauma, family and relationship counselling are desirable. Doutta Galla Community Health Medical Practice is located in the vibrant, diverse, inner city Melbourne community of Kensington. Our community-based accredited medical practice is seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, dedicated Mental health Nurse on a part time basis, 0.6 FTE. Job share may be considered. Our practice is well-supported with 2 mental health nurses as well as a clinic, chronic disease, refugee, and women’s health nurse. We are in close proximity to 7 major metro hospitals and the University of Melbourne. Our systems are fully electronic, we are actively involved research and teaching, both medical and nursing Generous salary packaging is available. Hours are flexible between 8:30am-6:00pm, and there are no weekends, so you’ll enjoy a great work life balance. We even have excellent coffee shops and eateries nearby! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. To find out more and obtain a position description please contact the Practice Manager, Janina De Silva on 03 8378 1600 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . POSITION VICTORIA Part time position 21–35 hours per week Duties will include comprehensive psychological assessment and case assessment under MHNIP, coordination of clinical care, promotion of psychological wellbeing and emotional health with an openness to facilitate a whole of person approach to the body, mind, spirit/social connection. Clinicians will also need to facilitate service linkages and referrals, network with private providers, hospital mental health services, community health and other support services. We offer salary packaging, family friendly work environment, further training available and no shift work. For further information contact Raylea O'Loughlin, Greater Eastern Primary Health 03 9764 9898. For a position description, go to www.geph.com.au employment section. POSITION VICTORIA The First Step Program is looking for a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse to work with our dynamic allied health team in the heart of St Kilda. The First Step Program is a not-for-profit organisation assisting those affected by substance use disorders and their associated mental health conditions. We currently have a very solid client base and streamlined referral process. Limited after-hours sessions are also available. Excellent administrative support would also be supplied to any successful applicant. Salary-packaging arrangements are also available. If you are interested in this position please contact Bryan Ambrosius for more information. POSITION VICTORIA Credentialed Mental Health Nurses required on a sessional basis for MHNIP through Peninsula GP Network. We currently have 10 Mental Health Nurses supporting our GP's in General Practice on the Mornington Peninsula and we have more positions available. POSITION VICTORIA The Melbourne East GP Network is transitioning to the Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local, our mission is to promote and deliver optimal continuing patient care to a population of over 500,000 residents in the eastern suburbs. We are seeking Credentialed Mental Health Nurses to join our dynamic team in providing services to General Practices in our catchment of the Inner and Central Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Services are based within General Practices where you become part of the practice team, but benefit from central support. Staff are supported through supervision with a Psychiatrist, team meetings and access to on-field debriefing and operational support. All roles are working within our family friendly organisation, with flexibility to hours worked and have excellent salary packaging. For more information and a copy of the position description, please see the ‘about us’ tab –‘employment’ on http://www.megpn.com.au/Employment.aspx
POSITION VICTORIA POSITION VICTORIA Flexible hours and family friendly environment. Spoken Russian will be an advantage. For inquiries please contact: Victoria Goikhman - Lauenburg by phone : 03 9537 2522 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it POSITION 080228 VICTORIA 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. NEW SOUTH WALESPOSITION NSW We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised mental health nurse to work as a Clinic Coodinator under the MHNIP at the new $33M development 'Common Ground' Supported Housing Initiative. The role will be 1-2 days per week on any day of the week of your choosing. The role will involve liaising with admission staff of the centre to identify and engage with residence with mental health disorders, taking a history and presenting them to the psychiatric clinic for treatment. You will be working with a psychiatrist experienced in managing chronic mental illness and substance abuse associated with homelessness. The position is flexible and will be remunerated based on your years of experience (approx. CNC award rate). If interested, please contact Dr Antony Henderson Mob: 0421 498 338 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The following link may give you more information on the work environment. http://www.commongroundaustralia.org.au/index.php/state-by-state/new-south-wales.html POSITION NSW Hours - up to 10 sessions a week = 35 hours - 4 days. Works with GP’s, Practice Nurses, Liaises with Mental Health Social Worker, Psychologists. POSITION NSW In response to increasing demand for services headspace Campbelltown is seeking expressions of interest from credentialed mental health nurses who are experienced and interested in providing high quality mental health services to young people aged 12-25. headspace mental health nurses provide services under an early intervention framework for young people with recent onset mental disorders. Interested applicants will be credentialed with the ACMHN, have an ABN, and have experience working with young people (aged 12-25 years). If you would like further information contact Shane Cross, Clinical Services Manager on 02 4627 9089,
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or visit www.headspace.org.au/campbelltown Fantastic opportunity for a credentialed MHN to set up practice in Mudgee, NSW. Mudgee is a well known tourist destination surrounded by wineries and beautiful views only 3.5hrs from Sydney. Set up your private practice under the MHNIP with the support of 8 referring GPs (and possibility of another two practices within 30 minutes). Previously successful MHNIP however due to unforeseen family circumstances the MHN was required to move Interstate, which creates an opening for another MHN. More than enough clients to support a 10 session week. Currently the town mental health services consist of two private psychologists, community health and community mental health, therefore the MHNIP offers an invaluable service. Please contact to discuss the opportunity. POSITION NSW Credentialed Mental Health Nurse WentWest Level 1, 85 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown, NSW Phone: 02 8811 7150 WentWest is a provider of education, training and support services for General Practitioners in Western Sydney and we have just been appointed the new Medicare Local. We are looking for a Mental Health Nurse to coordinate the provision of clinical care for people with severe mental health disorders in the areas of Auburn, Holroyd, Parramatta, Blacktown and Mount Druitt. The focus will be to work in collaboration with psychiatrists and general practitioners to provide services such as monitoring a patient’s mental state, medication management and improving links to other health professionals and clinical care providers. We offer flexible working conditions, competitive salary, salary packaging, training and development, generous super, additional leave and no shift work. If you are credentialed with the ACMHN, have a sound understanding and knowledge of mental health issues, strong interpersonal and communications skills and a passion to improve health outcomes for people with mental health conditions then please visit our website www.wentwest.com.au for further details or send your CV along with a covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Anthea Markham on 02 8811 7150. |
