Mental Health Clinician

Posted:
12/10/2024, 4:03:56 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Progress Your Career Today!



About the Role
Under the guidance and support of the Multidisciplinary Team, you will deliver exceptional clinical treatment and support to individuals with a lived experience of mental illness.  Managing a case load, your role extends beyond clinical responsibilities to actively cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships with various internal and external service providers.

  • Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their care.
  • Provide clinical services to consumers and carers, including the provision of high quality mental health assessments, case management and clinical interventions in line with SVHM Policies and Procedures.

Classifications for this role will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($100,932 - $112,091 per annum)


Your Contribution

  • A minimum of 2 years experience post qualification in nursing
  • Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
  • Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.  This includes contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and supervision for staff and students    



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 Hawthorn Clinic Continuing Care Team
The Continuing Care Team provides specialised treatment and ongoing support throughout the week during business hours. Employing the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice, the multidisciplinary team delivers tailored clinical and therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of consumers with a lived experience of mental illness.


Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s 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
  • If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected], and include the JR number

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 Details:

Jennie Fairclough, 9231 5900, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Cheryl Delahunty, 9231 5900, [email protected]

Closing Date:

11 January 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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