Mental Health Clinician - Early Psychosis Team

Position Title Mental Health Clinician - Early Psychosis Team
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Wundeela
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Hours (per fortnight) 80
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Mental Health Clinician- Maroondah Early Psychosis Team

• Permanent Full Time with monthly ADO
• Ringwood East Location
• Join a growing workforce
• Up to $104,811.20 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, Mental Health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Maroondah Early Psychosis Team (EPT) aims to enhance early recognition, and reduce the duration and/or impact of first episode psychosis for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years and their families. The clinician will work within a multidisciplinary team and will provide comprehensive assessment, assertive and intensive case management with their allocated case load. You would join a supportive and skilled team where there are opportunities for ongoing professional development, training and reflective supervision to build on your skills.
About you

• Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
• Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist
• Grade 2 Social Worker
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN
• Current registration with AHPRA
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Post graduate training in Child and youth Mental Health such as DPC or family therapy is desirable.

Benefits of the role include belonging to an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team, regular clinical supervision and regular professional development.
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !
The benefits of working for Eastern Health include:

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date. **
Contact Person SARAH GARDNER
Contact Number (04) 0089 8124
Alternate Contact Person Gareth Moloney
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9871 3899
Closing Date 05/01/2024
Position Description EPT Grade 2 Clinician Dec 2023.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.