Eating Disorder Clinician

Employment Type - Temporary Part TimeHours per fortnight - 32Job Category - Other Professionals - Psychology, Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Registered Psychiatric NurseReq Id - 1138Posted - 17 June 2024

• Assess & deliver evidence based treatment to children and young people presenting with an Eating Disorder
• Work with a close-knit and supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Temporary part-time position - 32 hours a fortnight (parental leave relief)

Barwon MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.About the facilityThe Barwon Health Eating Disorder Service is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to young people (0-25 years) and their families presenting with an Eating Disorder, or at risk of an Eating Disorder. The team is located within the Child and Youth Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol program.The service is a leader in the delivery of evidence-based treatments for Eating Disorders and collaborative models of care including Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy- Enhanced (CBT-E), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Multi-family Therapy (MFT), and Motivational Interviewing. There is a strong focus on secondary consultation to the broader service, public and private sectors.About you

• Experience in a child and adolescent mental health setting
• High level clinical skills related to the assessment and management of children and young people experiencing Eating Disorders
• Specialist training in assessment and evidence-based treatments for Eating Disorders
• Sound conceptual knowledge of the principles of service integration and shared care
• Experience working with individuals with Eating Disorders and their families
• Current Victorian driver's licence

About the roleAs part of a multidisciplinary team, you will participate in the assessment and delivery of evidence-based treatment to individuals and their families presenting with an Eating Disorder. Additionally, you will also provide primary and secondary consultation to the broader service in relation to eating disturbance or disorder. Duties of your role include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking regular mental state examination and risk assessment
• Maintaining effective and timely communication with other health providers involved in the young person's care
• Documenting and clinically reviewing client care within usual team processes and procedures in the client medical file

Barwon Health staff benefits

• EBA leave entitlements and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Access to employee wellness program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments AND Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

For a copy of the Position Description, please email mentalhealth.recruitment@barwon health.org.au and quote job number - 1138For further information contact Hollie Laver - Manager Eating Disorder Service on 0403 601 810 email: hollie.laver@barwonhealth.org.auCandidates may be contacted for interview prior to the job closing on 1 July 2024Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personWe actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.