Eating Disorder Clinician

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time parental leave position until 30/6/2026

About the Role
As a Eating Disorders clinician within the Body Image and Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS ) you will provide support to the team by ensuring that consumers are being streamlined through the program in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be involved in all aspects of recovery service including:

• Intake assessment work ups to treatment
• Day program facilitation key worker support
• Secondary consultation within bed based services

Classifications for this position will range from:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($100932 - $112091 per annum pro rata)
• OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 or YC42 - YC45 ($88030 - $101197 per annum pro rata)

• Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 - PK4 ($94478- $106906 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Certificate Diploma or Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Division 1 or 3.
• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology recognised by the Australian Psychological Society and registered as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Bachelor of Social Work (). Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work and registered as a Social Worker.
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for membership of Australian Association of Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program
• Nursing: A minimum of 3 years relevant post graduate experience
• Allied Health: A minimum of 5 years post qualification in Psychology Occupational Therapy or Social Work. The classification of the appointed clinician will be determined by years of post-graduate experience in addition to years of experience as a specialist Clinician in the field of eating disorder
• A valid Nationally 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!
• In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
• 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 The Mental Health Program

The St Vincents Mental Health Program are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate enjoy team work and who come to work to make a difference to peoples lives. If this is you we would love to hear from you.

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 vaccinations).

Under the guidance of the Clinical Director (or delegate) and Manager the clinician will provide evidenced based clinical expertise to the clinical service development quality improvement activities of BETRS.

• Eating disorder specific best practice and clinical interventions are provided to consumers and Carers of the service across the BETRS Model of Care.

• Work within activity-based funding requirements in terms of completing associated documentation and data entry per consumer

• Provide assessment group program facilitation key worker support and any other discipline specific interventions required to support consumers accessing the program

• Provide clinical support and advice to the broader mental health service system in relation to the sub specialty of eating disorders.

• Develop and impart skills and perspectives to build capacity of other staff and support clinical work

• Actively apply the principles of continuous quality improvement towards clinical evaluation and service development activities of BETRS.

• Ensure maintenance of documentation in accordance to accountability requirements.

• 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

• 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 consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format

• Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care

• Ensure consumers 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

• As required comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements

• Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards

• Report any hazards near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman

• Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes
  

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

Capability

Demonstrated behaviour

Personal

Personal effectiveness

Takes responsibility for accurate timely work results

Learning Agility

Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

Outcomes

Patient/Resident/client centred

Strives to meet and exceed expectations demonstrating sound judgement

Innovation and Improvement

Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

Strategy

Driving Results

Manages own work load to deliver results

Organisational Acumen

Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

People

Working with and Managing others

Takes responsibility for ensuring productive efficient teamwork

Collaboration

Works collaboratively within and outside the team

• Demonstrated skill experience and competence in the delivery of evidence based assessments and interventions for people with eating disorders.

• Demonstrated skill experience and competence in the provision of evidence based therapeutic interventions in group settings.

• Demonstrated skill experience and competence in working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

• Demonstrated skill experience and competence in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.

• Demonstrated skill experience and competence to work collaboratively effectively and efficiently across a range of inpatient and community settings.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training to a range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated competence in initiating and contributing to quality improvement evaluation and research activities.

• Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders internal and external of St. Vincents and Austin Health; including consumers carers family members GPs Private Psychiatrists AMHS CAMHS and community agencies.

• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated excellence in problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills.

• Commitment to the STV Strategic plan and objectives and the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity
  

• Bachelor of Social Work (B. SW). Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work and registered as a Social Worker

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for membership of Australian Association of Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 2. Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Knowledge & Experience: Clinician

• Allied Health: A minimum of 3 years post qualification in Occupational Therapy or Social Work. The classification of the appointed clinician will be determined by years of post-graduate experience in addition to years of experience as a specialist Clinician in the field of eating disorders.

• A Nursing qualification in either: Certificate Diploma or Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Division 1 or 3.

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

• Nursing: A minimum of 3 years relevant post graduate experience (full time)

• The classification of the appointed clinician will be determined by years of post-graduate experience in addition to years of experience as a specialist Clinician in the field of eating disorders.
  

• 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 best practice clinical nursing skills and knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment

• Demonstrated ability to assist and support change

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels

• Demonstrated interpersonal including problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation

• Knowledge of and commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development

• Demonstrated understanding of professional nursing issues

• Knowledge of workplace statutory and regulatory requirements and their impact on nursing care delivery

REQUIRED IMMUNISATIONS

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.

Table 1: Vaccine Preventable Diseases for which vaccination and/or assessment is required within SVHM

Chicken pox (varicella)

Hepatitis B

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

COVID-19

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Diphtheria

Tetanus

Influenza

Tuberculosis

NOTE: Vaccination requirements may differ according to individual jurisdictional requirements and policy directives and where there is a conflict the higher directive will apply.

SVHM has grouped individuals according to their risk of transmitting vaccine preventable diseases and their risk of exposure to blood or body substances (Table 2).

Table 2: Health Care Worker Risk Categorisation

Risk Category

Description

Vaccination requirement

Category A

Vaccination is required for this category of health care worker. Healthcare workers within this category have the potential to transmit Vaccine Preventable Diseases to vulnerable patients most at risk of mortality and morbidity from these diseases within SVHM.

This includes employees with direct physical contact with patients/clients deceased persons blood body substances or infectious material or surfaces/equipment that might contain these or contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of a specific infectious disease by respiratory means.

This includes laboratory workers.

Required

Category B

Vaccination is recommended for this category of HCW. This includes individuals who do not work with the risk of exposure to blood or body substances their normal work location is not in a clinical area (e.g. chef administrative staff) and only attends the clinical area for short periods of time. Essentially these individuals have no greater level of risk than that of the general community.

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