Intake Community Mental Health Senior Worker

Intake Community Mental Health Senior Worker

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Overview

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital as an Intake Community Mental Health Senior Clinician.

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs. RMH Mental Health Services is a collaborative and supportive work environment committed to providing evidence-based treatments to consumers and carers with serious mental illness. We are located in the midst of the Puckle Street precinct surrounded by cafes, parks and public transport (trams, trains and buses).

About The Role

• Deliver primary, secondary, and tertiary evidence-based consultation support for complex mental health needs.
• Combine leadership duties with direct and indirect clinical work.
• Support the team leader and program manager in maintaining high standards.
• Provide supervision and expert opinions on diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Contribute to team operations, including staff support and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Part-time ongoing position, working 64 hours per fortnight.
• Provide evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Based in the Waratah Clinic, Moonee Ponds.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings.
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus leave loading.
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport.
• Career progression opportunities to suit professional development goals.

About You
Formal Qualifications

• This is a multidisciplinary role open to Grade 4 Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Grade 3 Social Workers, Psychologists, or Occupational Therapists (must hold relevant degree, registration and/or membership as per attached Position Description).

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in severe mental illness assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Expertise in evidence-based interventions for low-prevalence disorders and endorsed RMH MHS practice domains.
• Commitment to professional development and effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Windows and related systems.

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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