Senior Mental Health OT Frontyard Services

Job Description:

• Part Time Fixed Term until June 30th 2026 (16 hours per week)

• Work within a values-driven progressive organisation.

• Utilise your leadership skills and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve short- and long-term mental health goals with young people experiencing complex mental health.

• Work hands-on with clients to support psychosocial recovery and foster independence.

• Benefit from strong support supervision and continuous learning opportunities.

About Us:

Join a values-driven and progressive organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation. St Vincents Health Australia (SVHM) is part of Australias largest not-for-profit health and aged care network renowned for providing diverse clinical services that positively impact lives across various spectrums. At SVHM we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare including mental health services community residential care and more all rooted in compassion and excellence.

This role is part of the Check-In Community Mental Health team based at Frontyard Youth Services in Melbournes CBD. Frontyard Youth Services is located in Melbournes CBD as part of Melbourne City Mission (MCM). The mission is to support young people aged 12 to 25 in meeting their physical emotional and social needs while also guiding them towards pathways out of homelessness. Frontyard offers a dedicated youth homelessness access point crisis accommodation with 18 beds wraparound support services ranging from physical health to community connection plus outreach programs spanning Greater Melbourne and Victoria.

The Frontyard Check-In Program was developed in 2017 and has recently been enhanced to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System. This enhanced program aims to ensure no one falls through the gaps of mental health service provision.

The program aims to:

• Provide early and crisis intervention mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years presenting with complex mental health issues.

• Achieve short- and long-term mental health and social goals with an aim to improve overall health wellbeing daily living skills and social connectedness.

• Support better integration and transition to acute and non-acute mental health services.

• Develop and maintain partnershipswith service providersto facilitate referrals and access to appropriate care in a timely manner.
  

About the opportunity:

This role sits outside of a clinical setting and within a youth work environment where youll be working hands-on with young people aged 17-25 at Frontyard. This role emphasises engagement relationship-building and practical skill development to support young people in achieving independence and working towards psychosocial recovery. If you are looking for variety and connection in your work this space provides an opportunity for no two days to be the same with relational practice driving many of our outcomes.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide mental health OT expertise to support young people with complex mental health and social concerns who are part of the Check-In Program at Frontyard Youth Services. Additionally the role will provide leadership support to the Grade 2 Mental Health OT and contribute to the leadership of the Check-In program team. You will contribute to developing and conducting an efficient effective and therapeutically focused OT service along with managing a small caseload of young people.

In this unique role you will focus on informal assessments and practical interventions rather than formal clinical assessments. As part of the Check-In Team at Frontyard youll work in a dynamic youth work environment and play a pivotal role in delivering efficient effective and hands-on therapeutic services with plenty of opportunities to connect and engage in fun activities with young people.

Interventions may encompass a wide range of areas such as function and capacity sensory modulation social skills vocational activities and addressing physical health or substance use concerns. Youll engage with clients on a 1:1 basis or within small groups conducting holistic health assessments facilitating client-driven goal setting and developing care plans that empower clients to take charge of their own well-being.

Classifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Gr 3:
VG3 - VG6 ($104135.20 - $118981.20) pro rata.

Why join us:

• Work with a supportive team dedicated to empowering young lives.

• Gain variety in your day-today work with plenty of opportunities for fun.

• Be part of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

• Enjoy an attractive salary package with benefits including salary packaging.

• Benefit from strong support and supervision through St Vincents Mental Health Services.

• Embrace a holistic approach to health and wellbeing promoting self-determination and personal growth.
  

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Occupational Therapy qualifications and current AHPRA registration.

• Is eligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.

• Brings a minimum of 7 years experience in relevant acute community and mental health settings.

• Demonstrates a commitment to trauma-informed strengths-based evidence-based and recovery-oriented approaches.

• Excels in interpersonal communication problem-solving and client-centred care.

• Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports including collaborative care planning with young people carers and services.

• Is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to achieve positive outcomes.
  

Screening criteria:

• National Police Check

• Working with Childrens Check

• Valid Victorian Drivers License

• Right to Work in Australia

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Contact:

Bridget Sloane Acting Manager ALERT St Vincents Hospital: (03)

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Dont miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people.

Apply now to join us on this meaningful journey!

This position is part of the HealthCare for the Homeless Program (HfH). HfH comprises several services that support clients that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HfH aims to integrate and better coordinate existing services within St Vincents Hospital and where service gaps are identified support the development of new services to meet the needs of our clients.

This role is part of the Check-In Program based at Frontyard Youth Services in Melbournes CBD. Frontyard Youth Services offers a dedicated youth homelessness access point crisis accommodation with 18 beds wraparound support services ranging from physical health to community connection plus outreach programs spanning Greater Melbourne and Victoria.

Frontyard Youth Services is part of Melbourne City Mission (MCM) and the Check-In Program is a unique collaboration between SVHM and MCM. The Check-In Program is a youth enhanced service providing holistic care and support to young people aged 12 to 25 presenting with complex mental health and social concerns including a risk of homelessness.

The Frontyard Check-In team was developed in 2017 and has recently been enhanced to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System. This enhanced program aims to ensure no one falls through the gaps of mental health service provision.

The Check-In team aims to:

• Provide early and crisis intervention mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years presenting with complex mental health issues.
• Achieve short- and long-term mental health and social goals with an aim to improve overall health wellbeing daily living skills and social connectedness.
• Support better integration and transition to acute and non-acute mental health services.
• Develop and maintain partnershipswith service providersto facilitate referrals and access to appropriate care in a timely manner.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide mental health OT expertise to support young people presenting to Frontyard Youth Services with complex mental health and social concerns. Additionally the role will provide leadership support to the Grade 2 Mental Health OT and contribute to the leadership of the Check-In program team.

This role is based in a dynamic youth work setting where youll be working hands-on with young people aged 12-25 at Frontyard Youth Services to focus on developing crucial independent living skills and work towards psychosocial recovery. This space provides an opportunity for variety for no two days to be the same with plenty of opportunities to connect and engage in meaningful and fun activities with young people. Relationship-based practice and trauma informed care are key approaches to our work with clients.

As part of the Check-In Team youll play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and effective therapeutic services. Your responsibilities will include targeted interventions aimed at supporting psychosocial recovery fostering individual independence and enhancing health outcomes for clients with complex needs as well as completing short to medium-term specialist assessments.

Interventions may encompass a wide range of areas such as function and capacity sensory modulation social skills vocational activities and addressing physical health or substance use concerns. Youll engage with clients on a 1:1 basis or within small groups conducting holistic health assessments facilitating client-driven goal setting and developing care plans that empower clients to take charge of their own well-being.

This position will receive clinical/professional support within St Vincents Mental Health Services and through the ALERT Manager. Operational leadership onsite will sit with Frontyard.

• Work within a holistic traumainformed and Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice.
• Deliver targeted practical interventions with clients to support their short- and long-term goals towards achieving psychosocial recovery individual independence and identified vocational activities of interest.
• Build a therapeutic alliance with identified clients and actively engage them in the planning delivery and evaluation of their care.
• Deliver specialist programs to individuals or to groups.
• Manage a case load of clients and provide clinical leadership to Grade 2 OT.
• Undertake holistic comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the client using motivational interviewing and self-management approaches.
• Collaborative care planning with clients carers and/or families in the context of their health functional psychosocial cultural environmental and economic needs
• Support the development of enhanced care and treatment plans that complement existing plans and promote improved recovery and outcomes and
• Utilise discipline-specific OT skills to deliver a range of evidence-based assessment and interventions as required by clients and in line with current best practice.
• Support client generated goals that are realistic time limited and based on addressing health and wellbeing needs.
• Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports to address specific client issues.
• Assessment and management of risk issues including timely documentation of the plan and escalation.
• Monitor health outcomes and plan for the transition and exit from the program ensuring appropriate long term community supports are in place on discharge.
• Provide supervision and clinical support to junior staff.
• Ensure all documentation clinical handover and observations are completed each shift and in line with required SVHM and program standards
• Display active participation in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Complete annual clinical competencies.
• Responsibilities for portfolios as negotiated with Manager
• Participates in the recruitment and orientation of staff as delegated by Manager

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
• Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in several of the following areas: mental health complex care coordination substance use chronic disease management within a self-management framework community-based service delivery and working with patients with psychosocial complexity.
• Skills and leadership experience commensurate with a senior clinical role.
• Experience with supervision of staff in discipline and care coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
• Complete annual clinical competencies
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work

Person Centred Care

• Ensure clients receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
• Actively support clients tomake informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• Ensure clients are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policies procedures and directions

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 3)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability
• Demonstrated behaviour
• Personal
• Personal effectiveness
• Sets and measures team goals driving pursuit of higher standards of practice
• Learning Agility
• Responds to new and complex situations by adjusting behaviour appropriately
• Outcomes
• Patient/Resident centred
• Monitors satisfaction levels and proactively addresses issues
• Innovation and Improvement
• Anticipates problems and continuously improves systems and processes
• Strategy
• Driving Results
• Takes ownership for performance of team results
• Organisational Acumen
• Uses information and organisational knowledge to make decisions and achieve results
• People
• Working with and Managing others
• Leads others and shares responsibilities providing support and effective communication
• Collaboration
• Operates Cross functionally and develops constructive relationships across the organisation

• Occupational Therapy qualifications
• Current AHPRA registration

• Eligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.
• Minimum 7 years experience in relevant acute community and mental health settings

• Knowledge of and commitment to providing a comprehensive range of Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions and care coordination services for young people with complex needs including mental illness.
• Understanding of evidenced based practice and models of occupational therapy (including the Model of Human Occupation) and their application in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of sensory modulation theory and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.
• Sound working knowledge of and a commitment to the recovery approach in mental health with a focus on working collaboratively with clients to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal goals.
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation.
• Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of St. Vincents Health (including clients carers family members and community agencies).
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills as well as sound oral and writing skills.
• Demonstrates an holistic approach to the overall coordination and management of health and wellbeing needs of clients
• Ability to engage with clients and assist them to identify their health and wellbeing needs and co-ordinates services and providers to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to facilitate client centred goals and structure interventions for goal attainment based on a comprehensive assessment.
• Extensive discharge planning and case conference experience health service liaison and networking
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current or willing to undertake Working With Children Check and Police check.

• Postgraduate qualifications in related field highly regarded.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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