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Salary- Permanent full time position (part-time will also be considered)
- Fitzroy location
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, Collaborative Assessment and Management of suicidality (CAMS) Regular group supervision.
- Friendly and supportive team environment
You as Senior Clinician will provide a high level of clinical expertise in relation to psychosocial interventions for consumers presenting with suicidal ideation, and associated behaviours. This group of consumers may present with multiple complex problems including co-morbid high prevalence disorders, associated social relationship issues, everyday living skill needs and Dual Diagnosis.
- Participate within a frameworks providing triage, intake and care coordination for consumers presenting with suicidal behaviours and ideas.
- Provide case management for up to 3 months linking into long term follow up services.
- Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary staff members and actively contribute to clinical practice within the Mental Health service as a senior staff member.
- Provide leadership and encourage a culture of active participation in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities including discipline specific training and research.
- Participate on a 7 day roster system which includes weekend working and evenings (when required).
- RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($110,80 - $115,850 per annum pro rata)
- OT/SW Grade 3 YB24 – YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($99,606 - $119,324 per annum pro rata)
- Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 – PL4 ($104,078 - $119,095 per annum pro rata)
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Division 1 or 3 and relevant postgraduate qualification
- Masters Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology recognised by the Australian Psychological Society
- Bachelor of Social Work (B.SW). Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for membership of Australian Association of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
- A current Victorian driver’s license
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- 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
The Hope teams aims to prevent relapse of consumers from suicide behaviours. This is a community based service providing outreach to both the consumer and their support networks. The team adopts a psychosocial approach to recovery using the CAMS framework. Caseloads are small due to the needs of this consumer group. The team has lived experience staff both Consumer and Carer Peer Support Workers.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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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:
Contact Details: Maria Haydock (Team Leader), maria.haydock@svha.org.au, 0429 590 100
Alternate Contact: Will Drapac (Acting Manager), william.drapac@svha.org.au, 0425 148 670
Closing Date: 11 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.
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