Mental Health Clinician - Box Hill, Australia - Eastern Health

Eastern Health

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Box Hill, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Mental Health Clinician - Grade 2/RPN 3

ICYMHS Access Team/Short Term Assessment & Treatment Clinic

Permanent Full Time

$92, $99,210.80 P.A. (paid pro rata) + super + salary packaging

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.

We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an enhanced mental health service for infant, children and youth (0-25 yo) who are experiencing serious mental ill health.

The ICYMHS Access Team provides the entry point into the service for children, young people, and their families who are generally contacting mental health services for the first time.

In addition, the role includes brief intervention work with young people and families in the Short Term Assessment & Treatment Clinic.

We have a position for a Grade 2/RPN 3 Mental Health Clinician to join our skilled and enthusiastic team, located in vibrant Box Hill.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large team with great role variation and designated non-direct clinical days (NB: for nurses, social workers and occupational therapists only as part of award).

About you

Telephone and face-to-face assessments of young people presenting with acute and/or complex mental health concerns

Managing and prioritising referrals for the CYMHS community and specialist teams in consultation with senior staff

Short term intervention for young people and their families

Opportunity to participate in primary and secondary consultations to other service providers in conjunction with senior staff

Opportunity for extended hours (until 8pm) on Monday evenings

Benefits of the role include belonging to an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team, regular clinical supervision and regular professional development.

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

Please note:

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.

Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Contact Person
Kristen Northey

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Louise Hansen

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
25/02/2024