Address:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups
- Fixed term contract until 31/12/2024, with view to contact extension.
About the Role
Working with the team to provide responsive and comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment advice for older adults experiencing mild to moderate Mental Health concerns. To support the Primary Care Sector to meet the needs of older adults who do not qualify for tertiary Mental Health care and may not have access to alternative services. To support service development and evaluation. Note that the role will entail face to face visits to our various LGA locations. We are located in Kew area with expected satellite offices to north and east.
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of older persons with Mental Health concerns
- Utilise evidence-based practice in care provision with the multidisciplinary team
- Clinical supervision and support of clinicians and trainees within the service. Liaison with primary health and community services
- Referral to tertiary Mental Health services as required
- Meeting reporting and quality targets
- Active contribution to capacity building, service development and research.
Classifications for this position will range from:
- OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 or YC42 - YC45 ($86,304 - $99,210 per annum)
- Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 - PK4 ($90,812 - $102,757 per annum)
About the Healthy Ageing Service
The Healthy Ageing Service (HAS) is a collaboration between St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN). HAS delivers Mental Health services to older adults with, or at risk of experiencing mild to moderate Mental Health concerns via an Outreach Brief Intervention Model of Care. HAS is a prevention/early intervention service with a strong focus on Health Promotion for consumers living at home or in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). The Local Government Areas (LGA) serviced include Boroondara, Banyule, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Manningham, Whitehorse, Knox, Maroondah, Monash, and parts of Yarra Ranges, Murrindindi and Mitchell. HAS aims to:
- Improve the integration of primary care and specialist Mental Health services.
- Improve the coordination of treatment for older adults with mild to moderate Mental Health concerns.
- Support better physical health outcomes for older adults.
- Support the Primary Care Sector to provide care through case collaboration, Secondary Consultation and Mental Health education.
- Improve Mental Health engagement in a vulnerable population, especially those experiencing discrimination, are disengaged or neglecting their healthcare needs.
Your Contribution
- APHRA registration
- Familiarity with older adult Mental Health and physical care needs of older adults
- Driver's licence
- Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) - IF APPLICABLE
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
Application
- 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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR134122_HAS Mental Health Clinician 2023 PD.pdf
Contact Details:
Ms Tanya Cottrell, 92318443, tanya.cottrell@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Mr Chris Harrison, 92318443, chris.harrison@svha.org.au
Closing Date:
20 January 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
Code of Conduct:
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