Aged Mental Health Clinician
Aged Mental Health Clinician
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Job Description
Job Description:
Kew location
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Permanent 38 hours a week (Part time 0.8 EFT may be considered)
About the Role
The Clinician will provide responsive and comprehensive psychiatric assessment treatment and casemanagment to our target population in a variety of community and residential settings. The Clinician will engage in service development and evaluation of care as well as direct provision of case management aimed at enhancing independence self-esteem and optimum level of functioning as part of the multidisciplinary team serving consumers carers residential care staff and others.
Classifications for this positions will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($112465 - $121113 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
AHPRA registration and relevant qualification
Current Victorian Drivers License and confident to drive various work cars
Minimum of 2 years experience in Mental Health
Experience in working with consumers and carers in Community psychiatry and/or aged care
Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Demonstrated written organisational and verbal skills
Sound computer skills intermediate word processing spreadsheet and database use skills
Proven ability to work well in a busy multidisciplinary team setting
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or willing to obtain
What we Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
- Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
- Free car parking
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
About APATT
The Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team provide mental health services to our catchment area. The team consists of the APATT and RSP (Residential Support Program). The St Vincents Older Adult Mental Health Service also comprises inpatient care (Normanby Unit) and two Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and a sub-acute brief intervention team (Healthy Ageing Service (HAS)
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
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 vaccination
Please contact Chris Harrison or Sarjana Muthusamy on
LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team provides mental health services to our catchment area. The team consists of the APATT and RSP (Residential Support Program). The St Vincents Aged Persons Mental Health Service also comprises inpatient care (Normanby Unit) and two Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and a sub-acute brief intervention team (Healthy Ageing Service (HAS)
POSITION PURPOSE
The Clinician will provide responsive and comprehensive psychiatric assessment treatment and case management to our target population in a variety of community and residential settings. The Clinician will engage in service development and evaluation of care as well as direct provision of case management aimed at enhancing independence self-esteem and optimum level of functioning as part of the multidisciplinary team serving consumers carers residential care staff and others.
POSITION DUTIES
- To provide assessment care planning clinical opinion evidence based management strategies and expertise
- Professional provision of services to aged people with psychiatric conditions in the community including triage crisis response case management and risk assessment.
- To provide discipline specific services when required in the team.
- Monitor for side effects of medication and administering of prescribed psychotropics
- Work effectively and proactively with staff of the Aged Mental Health Service and others to provide the best possible care to our population
- Participate in community development activities for the service including liaison consultation and education of nursing students other professionals consumer groups and community agencies
- Timely completion of documentation and that letters and reports are dispatched promptly and efficiently.
- Attendance and contribution to all meetings and forums relating to the service
SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- AHPRA registration and relevant qualification
- Current Victorian Drivers License and confident to drive various work cars
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program or a specialist post basic course of training which led to registration as a Division 3 Nurse.
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Mental Health
- Experience in working with consumers and carers in Community psychiatry and/or Aged care
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Demonstrated written organisational and verbal skills
- Sound computer skills intermediate word processing spreadsheet and database use skills
- Proven ability to work well in a busy multidisciplinary team setting
- Commitment to:
- The Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
- The Principles of the St. Vincents Hospital Patient Care Model
- The Hospitals Code of Conduct
- Demonstrated clinical and interpersonal skills such as problem solving and conflict resolution
- Knowledge of and commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement processes
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Broad skill set with experience in mental health aged care community care and dementia
Closing Date:
10 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation 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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Code of Conduct:
Employment Type
Full-Time
