Crisis Assessment and Treatment Service Clinician - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Mental Health Services

Job Description:

• 0.8 FTE or full time!
• Fitzroy location
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Role

You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and support to clients who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and their families. The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Orientated Practice.  Duties could be performed across all parts of the Acute Response Service (ARS) which includes the Crisis, Triage, EDMH and MHaP (PACER) Teams.

The classification ranges for this position will be:

• OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 or YC42 - YC45 ($86,304 - $99,210 per annum pro rata)
• Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 - PK4 ($92,627 - $104,811 per annum pro rata)
• RPN Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($99,439 - $110,432 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Division 1 or 3.
• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology recognised by the Australian Psychological
• 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
• Registration with AHPRA (if applicable)
• A current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments including mental state assessment, risk assessment and plan appropriate interventions.
• Knowledge and ability to provide Psychiatric Triage services.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• 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
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

About Mental Health

St. Vincent’s Mental Health Service (SVMHS) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.

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.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

 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).

Contact:

Michael Deans, CART Manager

0482 125 940

Michael.Deans@svha.org.au

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

michael.deans@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

0482125940

Closing Date:

3 July 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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