- Part time 0.8EFT, ongoing
- Protected EFT for the delivery of Evidence-Based interventions in a supportive environment
- Attractive working conditions including 5 weeks AL
- On site and off site professional development supported
The RMH -
Mental Health Services community teams provide service in acute and non-acute settings. The multidisciplinary team apply clinical knowledge and expertise to the assessment, delivery of evidence-based treatment, interventions and support to consumers with complex
Mental Health related needs, and to their family/carers.
Your new role:- Assist in building a positive culture and remain positive in a changing environment
- Manage a reasonable caseload that allows you to do therapeutic work and develop thoughtful, evidence based recovery, treatment and management plans
- Actively engage in discipline specific and multidisciplinary team activities and meetings, and participate in supervision
- Undertake alcohol and other drug screening, assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions with clients who have co-occurring Mental Health and substance use disorders
- Apply sound treatment skills for people with severe and enduring Mental Health conditions, and have willingness and capacity to commit to development of EB knowledge and practice
- This senior clinical role will provide interventions to consumers of the service as part of the ‘Be Well Live Well’ (BWLW) Program.
About you:- You must have a qualification as a Clinical Psychologist with minimum of 5 years’ experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of severe mental illness and psychiatric disability
- You are committed to developing your practice as a professional in clinical Mental Health
- You are able to contribute and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and enjoy working autonomously
- You are confident in the provision of support and treatment for people experiencing drug and alcohol related issues and their families.
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in computer software use and information technology on the Microsoft Windows platform and ability to learn new programs and navigate databases
- Hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport
Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Mental Health Services:The RMH is one of the largest health providers in the state, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and
Mental Health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs.Our reputation for caring for all Melburnians is as essential to who we are as any scientific breakthrough we make. We’re here when it matters most, and we’ll continue to be the first to speak out for our diverse community’s wellbeing.
- The RMH Mental Health Services offers a vibrant, dynamic, collaborative and supportive work environment
- We are a passionate group of people who love to work hard offering evidenced based services
- We specialise in providing consumers and carers with serious mental illness assessment, diagnosis and appropriate evidenced based treatment
- We are located in the midst of the lovely Puckle Street precinct surrounded by cafes, parks and public transport (trams, trains and buses)
- You will help us achieve the highest standards of care and recovery for our consumers
- In return, you will be supported to undertake continuous professional development and enjoy the work that you do
- We have good processes and supports in place to help you organise your day and do it well
The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Interested?If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.Contact Person
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