AddressSocial Worker Grade 3 Clinical Educator/Senior Clinician - Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Full Time Position (Part Time Considered) | Monthly day off for Full Time
- Directly work to support the capability and competency development of the future Mental Health wellbeing workforce
- Work with an innovative team of allied health Mental Health educators across 7 allied health disciplines
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
This exciting role will work under the guidance of the Allied Health Mental Health Associate Director, Learning and Teaching, and the OT and Social Work Clinical Educators. It’s primary focus is development and implementation of learner programs for early career occupational therapists and Social Workers, and other allied health professionals working in the Mental Health and wellbeing program. The Mental Health and wellbeing program at Eastern Health and the learning and teaching directorate work in partnership to deliver an extensive range of highly regarded transition to practice programs.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Experience working in range of Mental Health settings
- Demonstrated ability to support novice learners
- Strong commitment to recovery focused practice
- Commitment to supervision and reflective practice, lifelong learning and further development.
- Computer literacy and embracing of health technologies and informatics.
- High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated high level inter personal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals including effective conflict resolution and negotiation.
Social Workers with experience working in infant, child and youth Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
Please include a cover letter with your application briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
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 here!
- 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 Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.*
