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Multiple positions available, full or part time
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Fitzroy location
About the Role
The MH&AOD Hub Coordinator works to support the function of the multi-disciplinary Hub team to provide timely intervention to consumers who present to the SVHM ED. Interventions will include (but are not limited to) mental health assessment, drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial assessment, review of current treatment and investigations as determined by assessment, planning of care after discharge from ED and assertive community follow up if required.
The Hub Coordinator will work closely with the Emergency Department senior clinical leaders, MH and Addiction teams to guide and lead the Hub clinicians in delivering quality and timely outcomes for consumers.
The Hub Coordinator will report operationally directly to the ED Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) ED and work closely with the senior leadership team in ED to maintain consistent evidence based practice clinical standards in response to MH&AOD presentations to the ED.
Coordinate a multidisciplinary response to people presenting to the SVHM ED with mental health and AOD problems.
Provide clinical leadership to the Hub multi-disciplinary staff members and actively contribute to clinical practice within mental health and AOD service as a senior staff member.
Act as a resource person and role model to all multidisciplinary staff and promote excellent morale and a positive attitude to change within the MH&AOD Hub environment.
Monitor and guide the team in the completion and validity of assessments, interventions and planning for consumers via direct line supervision.
Manage day to day performance related issues within the team providing a consistent and supportive working environment, including roster management.
Classifications for this position will depend on relevant EBA.
Your Contribution
A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in a relevant clinical area.
Proven team leader skills and experience - preferably in MH & drug and alcohol service delivery or related areas.
Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - relative to professional board (all disciplines except social workers)
Post graduate qualifications - as applicable to specific professional discipline
A current Victorian driver's license
Experience in Addiction Medicine and /or related fields
Working knowledge of the SSDTA and the Victorian AOD service sector
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (2014) and current transformation plans in place for the mental health sector
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
COVID-19 vaccinated, or willing to be
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
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department is introducing a new multidisciplinary team, the MH & AOD (Hub) team, which brings together the clinical expertise of mental health and drug and alcohol to provide specialised care to patients presenting to the ED with high acuity mental health and AOD issues, and complex psychosocial needs. The Hub team will also support the clinical integration and communication of existing teams; the ED care coordination team (ALERT), Rapid Assessment team (RAT), mental health ED team and the AOD in-reach services.
The Hub team is dedicated to and based within the Emergency Department with the clinicians within the Hub team reporting to the Hub Coordinator position. The Hub Coordinator will report operationally to the Nurse Unit Manager of the Emergency Department and clinical decision making of the Hub team will be undertaken in collaboration with the ED senior clinical leaders. The team will provide a seven day/week extended hours service.
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.
This program is a collaboration between the following three areas, Emergency Department, Mental health and Addiction Medicine. Please direct your enquiries to
Sue Cowling - Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency dept.(Sue.COWLING@svha.org.au)
John Mclaren - Manager, CAT/EDMH/Triage/PACER, Suicide Prevention, Extended Triage (John.MCLAREN@svha.org.au )
Chris Hynan - Manager, Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service & The Department of Addiction Medicine (chris.hynan@svha.org.au)
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).
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR135692_PD- Coordinator MHAOD Hub_March 2024.pdf
Contact Details:
Sue Cowling, Nurse Unit Manager, Sue.COWLING@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
22 March 2024 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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