Genetic Counsellor - Perinatal Mental He

Position Details
Reference Number 65206
Position Title Genetic Counsellor - Perinatal Mental Health
Employment Type Part Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department General Genetics
Location Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Position Summary
Monash Health is extremely excited to announce a part-time permanent Genetic Counsellor position within its General Genetics Department and the Perinatal Mental Health Unit, located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton.

• You will provide genetic counselling to patients being seen by the Perinatal Mental Health Team, as well as a varied patient group.

About The Role
This is an exciting new role that will innovate the way psychaitric perinatal genetics is provided. The successful candidate will work with the General Genetics unit managers, and Mental Health Unit Director, to establish this new service and create the scope of this role. The role will involve providing genetic counselling in a range of different scenarios for patients being seen by the Perinatal Mental Health team. They will help to build greater collaborations between Genetics and Mental Health teams. The role may involve Genetic Counselling for other general genetics and prenatal patients as well.
The role is a part-time (0.5EFT, 38 hours per week) ongoing position. This role is for a certified Grade 3 Genetic Counsellor.
About You
You have completed a Master of Genetic Counselling Course, and have completed certification in Genetic Counselling (FHGSA). Ideally you have had some experience with psychiatric genetic counselling. You have a good knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects. You have demonstrated clinical placement experience in the provision of genetic counselling. You are able to work independently and as part of a team, and are confident liaising with different departments and establishing a new service. You have excellent written and verbal, English communication skills. You thrive working in a fast paced environment as part of a multidisciplinary team and are a considerate and collaborative team member. You are a proficient computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs quickly. You will also need to have Australian working rights.
About our General Genetics Department at Monash Health
Monash Health provides a world of healthcare across south eastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. We employee more than 25,500 staff who work across 40 care locations. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best. For more information please visit . The General Genetics Department sees prenatal, paediatric and adult patients to provide assessment, management advice, education, counselling and support for a wide range of genetic conditions.
What We Offer:

• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills & knowledge base
• professional development opportunities
• mentorship & career guidance
• a supportive learning and work environment

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff car parking and gym, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
How to Apply
Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.
Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.
Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any queries regarding employee accounts contact Recruitment Services at .
Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks;
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made. As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview. Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. The current orders require evidence of three doses for COVID-19. All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza as part of their application. Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement which can be accessed via myGov. Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who can provide evidence that they meet full vaccination status.
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