AddressYouth Worker
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Allied Health team at The Melbourne Clinic in Richmond, Melbourne.
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Full time Youth Worker to join our multidisciplinary team and provide evidence-based interventions to support a range of Mental Health conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
The Living Well Program offers a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities, some including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Mindfulness, Relaxation, family therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy and psycho-education.
In this role you will be required to provide support, guidance, and assistance to young people (between the ages of 17 and 25) admitted to our Mental Health hospital. As part of our team, the Youth Worker is responsible for facilitating evidence-based group therapy programs and providing individual or family sessions for young inpatients struggling with Mental Health issues, as required and referred. Our successful candidate will participate in the development and evaluation of policies and programs and demonstrate commitment to ongoing Quality Improvement Activates.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace. Welcoming of all patient’s, staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate groups within the Living Well Program, the Young Adults program and other specialist programs as required,
- Provide individual sessions to inpatients as required within programs,
- Assist with the assessment of patients referred to the Young Adults program and other specialist programs for suitability,
- Participate in the care planning and management of participants within the Living Well Program and other specialist programs,
- Participate in the development and review of programs as necessary
- Participate in Quality Improvement Activities.
The successful applicant will report to the Living Well Program Manager and relevant Chief. You will work with the team to achieve operational goals and maintain clinical integrity of therapeutic programs
Selection Criteria
· Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, or social work with a specialisation oin working with youth.
· Eligibility for registration with AASW, YWA or ACWA, as relevant to profession
· Current Working with Children Check
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
· Discounted health insurance
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
If you are successful in the role you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant Youth worker experience against the current Healthscope Victoria Allied Health Professionals agreement 2020-2022, a salary ranging from $41.1884 - $50.7558 an hour.
Applications close: 25th of April 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For further enquiries, please contact ***********@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
