Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location

About the Role

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model / mentor to staff in providing evidence-based practice in Dual Diagnosis.
• Demonstrate extensive understanding of practice issues associated with Dual Diagnosis.
• Engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders in a range of settings promoting a commitment to working collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Develop and delivery of training programs that will improve knowledge, skills and confidence in providing better integrated care to people with MH & Substance use issues.
•  Provision of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary consultation to Mental Health and/or Drug Treatment agencies.
• Develop and support change management and or Project management with services around QI improvements supporting integrated care to people with MH & Substance use issues.

The classification ranges for this position will be:

• RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($110,80 - $119,324 per annum pro rata)

• OT/SW Grade 3 YB24 – YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($99,606 - $113,797 per annum pro rata)

• Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 – PL4 ($106,158 - $121,477 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Bachelor Degree in either Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, Clinical Masters in Psychology and current Registration as a Psychologist under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 (Vic), Division 3 or Division 1 Nurse with Psychiatric Endorsement from the AHPRA
• Extensive experience in providing clinical mental health services and/or drug and alcohol services.
• An extensive understanding of practice issues associated with Dual Diagnosis.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders in a range of settings. A commitment to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Experience in and / or formal training in change management and or Project management..

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

About the NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Team

NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service is part of a State-Wide Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative focused on providing capacity building through clinical consultation, training/education, organizational development and inter-sectorial collaboration within the Drug Treatment Services and Mental Health Services. NEXUS primarily focuses its activities in the cities of Yarra, Boroondara, Banyule and Nillumbik.

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).

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.

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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

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