Senior Mental Health Clinician | Enhanced Care (HOPS)

Job Description:

• Part-Time 0.5EFT Permanent
• Allied Health 3
• Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location

About the Role

Based at our Clarendon Clinic which is centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes this is a great opportunity to increase your skills in community mental health. You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment treatment and secondary consultation to clients and staff of the St. Vincents integrated adult MHS and their carers demonstrating excellence in discipline specific and recovery-focused case management skills.

This is a community based role in an innovative environment working with clients who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability.

You will join a dynamic Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service operating under a recovery-oriented model of care utilising the Strengths Model of Case Management.

• Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice
• Provide discipline specific interventions to consumers who are currently registered with the Clarendon Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service
• Assist with and undertake the assessment provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs and their family/carers in line with SVMH policies and strategic direction

Classifications for this position will range from

• OT/SW Grade 3 YB24 - YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($97650.80 - $111566 per annum)

Your Contribution

• A minimum of at 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health.
• Developed knowledge in working with substance use and addiction
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work).
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health.
• Current Victorian drivers license
• Current National Criminal History Check or willing to obtain

What we offer

• Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Staff Health Centre
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health

St. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.

The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Cities of Yarra and Boroondara. The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.

Working at St Vincents

St. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.The St Vincents Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we 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.

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).

Contact: Drew Bishop Manager Clarendon Clinic

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