Senior Clinician - Older Adults Mental Health Access

Position Title Senior Clinician - Older Adults Mental Health Access
Employment Type Temporary Full Time
Location Peter James Centre
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
Senior Clinician - Older Adults Mental Health Access

• Stream Lead Community Mental Health Clinician- Access/Triage
• Older Adult Community Mental Health Service
• Long Service Leave cover Temporary full time position (80 hours per fortnight Mon – Fri)
• Seeking applications from Grade 3 Occupational Therapists, Grade 3 Clinical Psychologists, Grade 3 Social Workers or Registered Psychiatric Nurses RPN 4.

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
Eastern Health operates from many different locations; our largest sites include Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Healesville and District Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Wantirna Health, Yarra Ranges Health, Yarra Valley Community Health.
The Older Adult Mental Health Community Program is a community based Mental Health outreach team, servicing people over the age of 65years. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team to provide Mental Health services and support based on the Recovery Model principles.
An opportunity exists with our Older Adults Mental Health Service Community Service at Peter James Centre for a passionate and enthusiastic Mental Health clinician in a senior role. The Stream Leader (in collaboration with the manager) is responsible for effective co-ordination and day to day clinical management.
The incumbent will be part of the Senior Leadership team and will work towards providing consistent and effective clinical operational leadership and ensuring practice is in line with contemporary, evidence based Mental Health models of care and current Victorian State Government initiatives, such as the Recovery Framework, within the service objectives.
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Diverse and engaging career opportunities

• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

About you
To be successful in the role you will have:

• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Meet key selection criteria
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities
• Post graduate qualifications (as per relevant EBA)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong commitment to high quality patient care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Current Victorian Drivers Licence Registration with AHPRA or AASW Minimum 5 years experience in Mental Health
Contact Person Karen HAYNES
Contact Number (04) 1120 5353
Closing Date 26/02/2024
Position Description Older Adults Eastern Health MH Community Stream Leader.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.