Aged Persons Community Mental Health Tea

Position DetailsReference Number 35383
Position Title Aged Persons Community Mental Health Team - Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Allied Health Mental Health Clinician
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Limited Term Part Time
Location Peninsula Community Mental Health Service
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• Grade 3 Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Grade 2 Allied Health Positions
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range:

RPN GRADE 3 YEAR 4 /ANUM Year 2 (NP74)* OCC THER GR2 YR4 (YB23)*, QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR4 (YC45)*, PSYCHOLOGIST GR2 YR4 (PK4)* - Permanent Full Time and Part Time
SEN Level 3 Year 2 (PE51)* - Limited Term Part TimeWho We Are and What We Stand ForPeninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.What You Will Be DoingThe Aged Persons Community Mental Health Team (APCMHT) is a specialist multi-disciplinary and integrated service that provides a broad range of interventions, care coordination and support for persons 65 years and older experiencing severe and persistent Mental Health disorders and their carers.The Aged Community Mental Health Clinician will plan, evaluate and review care, undertaking face to face assessments and contributing to recovery care plans. The role requires frequent liaison with external services and the internal multi-disciplinary team.The position is open to Registered Nurses or Allied Health with Mental Health experience.Enrolled Endorsed Nurses -What You NeedWe anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse, Enrolled Endorsed Nurse, Social Worker, OT or Clinical Psychologist with relevant registration RPN ONLY: Post graduate qualification in Mental Health or specialist undergraduate Mental Health program
• Proven ability in the management of clients with a major mental illness and in the techniques of assessment and crisis intervention, and recovery frameworks
• Experience working in an acute inpatient or Community Mental Health setting
• Current Victorian Driver's License

What NextIf you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.Additional RequirementsPeninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:*Please refer to salary circular for Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021 -2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have registration as a Registered Nurse, with Post Graduate in Mental Health qualification, Enrolled Endorsed Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist qualification?
Essential: Do you have proven ability in the management of clients with a major mental illness and in the techniques of assessment and crisis intervention, and recovery frameworks?
Essential: Do you have experience working in an acute inpatient or Community Mental Health setting?
Essential: Do you have a current Victorian Driver's License?
Contact Person Marina Nasso
Contact Number 59769500