Senior Clinician/Case Manager

Position Title Senior Clinician/Case Manager
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Eastern Health only
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Forest Hill
Award Classification Psych Services (70) (Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024) - RPN GRADE 4 YEAR 3
Hours (per fortnight) 48Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position SummarySenior Mental Health Clinician/Case ManagerOpportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (RPN4).

• Permanent Part-Time position, 0.63EFT
• Based at Forest Hill

Eastern HealthEastern 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 roleAn opportunity exists within the Adult Community Mental Health Services in the Waverley Continuing Care Team for passionate, enthusiastic & experienced senior mental health clinicians with sound clinical knowledge and mental health experience.The roles will partner with consumers, carers, families and other service providers to provide high-quality case management and discipline-specific mental health assessment, treatment, consultation and community linkage services within a recovery-oriented framework. This position will be at our clinic in Box Hill, close to Box Hill Central, providing centre-based and outreach services.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician wanting a senior role in a supportive, cohesive, and friendly multidisciplinary clinical mental health team. This clinical environment prides itself on supporting colleagues in clinically complex situations, having a strong professional culture, and opportunities for professional development.About you:To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:

• Qualifications and experience as specified in the position description as a Registered Nurse, Clinical with appropriate registration.
• Minimum 2 years experience at NP74 in community mental health practice, including case management and discipline-specific practices.
• Demonstrated work experience in mental health in a senior role to be considered for RPN4.
• Support innovation and improvement as a senior clinician to achieve healthcare excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mental health assessments and interventions for consumers and their carers individually and/or in groups utilising a case management model.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in mental health treatment and support with a focus on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal recovery goals.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to high-quality care.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Flexible and agile in responding to operational and clinical challenges and complexity, focusing on supporting consumers and their families/carers to address their goals in their recovery journey.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.Vaccination against infectious diseases 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 evidence of booster and Influenza before commencing employment.What we offerEastern 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 StepsIf 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 Values: Respect for all| Safe always| Partnering in care | Learning and improving everyday**Please note that applications will be screened upon receipt, and advertising may close before closing.**will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria Essential: full Australian Drivers License
Contact Person Mattias Fredell (Work)
Contact Number (04) 0320 1971
Contact Email Mattias.Fredell@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Hilda Sabondo
Alternate Contact Number
Closing Date 19/04/2024
Position Description Senior Clinician Case Manager generic April 2023 Final.pdfApplication Guide
SharePlease 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.