Senior Mental Health Clinician (RPN4)
Senior Mental Health Clinician (RPN4)
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours)
- Salary Package: ($112k - $121k - Depending On Experience)
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
- Located at The Alfred
About our team
The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) provide specialist psychiatric clinical services and intensive support for adult clients aged 25 to 64 years who are experiencing mental illness and homelessness itinerancy or are at risk of homelessness. A high proportion of HOPS clients have comorbid substance use disorders.
As well as providing assertive case management services the HOPS service delivery model also includes extensive triage assessment referral and secondary consultation services to several key homeless agencies within the Inner South catchment area. This extended service aims for better integration of services to prevent illness progression and earlier intervention to reduce the need for hospitalisation.
What youll be doing
The position will provide case management to an agreed case load as well as direct clinical care when required to the remainder of the clients registered to HOPS. As well as providing support and supervision to the RPN3 nursing staff within the team as required in addition to promoting and participating in clinical education and staff development.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and an in-depth understanding of contemporary psychiatric nursing practice in the assessment planning and treatment of patients.
- Provides case management to an agreed case load as well as direct clinical care when required to the remainder of the clients registered to HOPS
- Providessupport and supervision to the RPN3 nursing staff within the team as required in addition to promoting and participating in clinical education and staff development
- This position also has a leadership role regarding HOPS partnership focus. In collaboration with the team leader the person will coordinate develop and facilitate education sessions to deliver to the partner agencies as well as providing secondary consultation assessment and advice to agencies and individuals.
About you
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- At least 4 years Community mental health experience particularly with clients with multiple or complex needs.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in psychiatric triage assessment (including mental state and risk assessment) and treatment including a broad range of psychiatric and psychosocial interventions
- A current drivers licence is required to undertake this role
- Postgraduate qualifications in psychiatric nursing or other relevant fields are strongly preferred
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing throughMaxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage throughHCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred throughProSportHealth and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed byKU Childrens Services
If applicable specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Laura Webster Team Leader HOPS on
Applications Close: Thursday 19th June 2025
Alfred 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.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
