AddressAlfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent, Full time role : 80 hours per fortnight including a monthly ADO
- Occupational Therapist or Social Worker Grade 3
- St Kilda location
- Excellent access to professional development opportunities
- Great Staff Benefits, Including Salary Packaging
THE DEPARTMENT
Alfred Mental and Addiction Health provides specialist psychiatric clinical care to people with severe mental illness. The Program has a primary responsibility for residents of inner South-eastern metropolitan Melbourne but cares for all patients seeking its services.
The position is based at Alma Rd Community Care Unit (ARCC) in St. Kilda. ARCC operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides a graduated model of residential rehabilitation for people with severe mental illness. The model is underpinned by interdisciplinary care and supported through a clinical case management model.
THE ROLE
The role of the Senior Recovery Clinician, is based at Alma Road Community Care unit (ARCC) which forms Alfred Mental and Addiction Health's residential rehabilitation program. The Senior Recovery Clinician works the MDT to ensure that supported decision making principles of the Mental Health and Well Being Act (2022) are followed to ensure that consumers and their families or carers are actively involved in their care and treatment. The Senior Recovery Clinician oversees the transition of consumers from ARCC into community settings via identified pathways.
REQUIREMENTS
- Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA or eligibility for membership wtih AASW
- A current driver's licence is required to undertake this role
- Australian working rights and full Covid-19 vaccination
- Be willing to undergo a Background Check
BENEFITS
- Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Health and Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
- Supportive team
- Located close to public transport and cafes
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.
For any enquiries regarding the role, please contact David Dang (Nurse Unit Manager) on ph: 9076 7900
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 11th April 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au http://www.alfredhealth.org.au/
