Senior Clinician

Position Title Senior Clinician
Employment Type Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
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

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Program | Consultation & Liaison Psychiatry
• Permanent Full time | Part Time considered
• Locations Box Hill | Ringwood
• 7-day rotating roster | Day shifts only

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
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician (Grade 4 Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, or Grade 5 Registered Nurse (Psych)) with a keen interest to join the Consultation & Liaison Psychiatry Team.
This position is based mainly at Maroondah and Box Hill Hospitals however there may be times where you will be required to support other hospital sites as needed (Forest Hill/Wantirna/Ferntree Gully)
About you

• At least 5 years’ experience in a range of clinical mental health settings
• Post-graduate qualifications relevant to mental health
• A current Registration in Division 1 RN5, Allied Health SW4, OT4, P4 issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent agency
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, utilising well developed critical analysis skills to achieve efficiency and effectiveness
• Extensive experience in the area of clinical expertise in mental health with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and complex professional workforce
• Interest and experience working in a multi and inter-disciplinary team environment
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

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.
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: • Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia • Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA or other discipline specific equivalent registration requirement.
Desirable: Post Registration or Post Graduate qualification or further study relevant to mental health. • Post-graduate training and qualifications in relevant Mental Health field • Experience in research related activities • Recent experience in an educative role
Essential: A current Victorian Working with Children Check is required
Essential: Extensive experience and proven ability in the clinical assessment, formulation and management of acutely disturbed persons and techniques of crisis intervention
Essential: Understanding of the Recovery Framework and new National Standards on Recovery including the expectations for Consultation and Liaison to work within these. A sound working knowledge of the related mental health legislation, and an awareness of current area mental health procedure & practice.
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, utilising well developed critical analysis skills to achieve efficiency and effectiveness
Essential: Demonstrated ability to lead significant change practice initiatives Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills. Demonstrated record of achievement of quality service delivery Previous experience working in a senior clinical lead role.
Essential: Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and interpersonal with demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as an effective team member at a local and organisational level to deliver organisational outcomes.
Contact Person CATHERINE O'HALLORAN
Contact Number (04) 4881 5376
Contact Email CATHERINE.O'HALLORAN@EASTERNHEALTH.ORG.AU
Closing Date 28/02/2024
Position Description Senior CL PD new template PD Jan 2024.pdf
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.