Mental Health Clinician

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 57831

**About Monash Health**

**Mental Health Program**

We offer one of the largest integrated public mental health services in Victoria. Our programs support more than one million people across Monash Health’s geographically and culturally diverse catchment population including areas of significant socioeconomic disadvantage. We also offer regional specialist services to the south eastern metropolitan and Gippsland regions for eating disorders and perinatal mental health services.

**Wellness and Recovery Centre**

The Monash Health Wellness and Recovery Centre (WRC), A Centre of Excellence in the Treatment of Eating Disorders is a multidisciplinary specialist service that offers an integrated model of care for people with eating disorders. The program encased in the WRC are:

- Intensive Outpatient Groups Program (formerly the Butterfly Day Program) for individuals aged12-24 years.
- Adult Inpatient Treatment for individuals aged 18 years or older
- Adult Outpatient Treatment

**Adolescent Medicine**

The Department of Adolescent Medicine provides expert inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents aged 12 to 18 years with a variety of acute and chronic medical problems that may or may not be complicated by additional psychiatric comorbidities. Areas of expertise include management of eating disorders, psychosomatic (mind and body) illness including and general medical illnesses such as acute infections.

Adolescent Medicine offers one of only four specialist Adolescent Medical Units in Victoria providing inpatient and outpatient care for young people with eating disorders. Eight acute beds are available for young people with an eating disorder at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton.

These beds are for patients who require management of physical complications of their illness.

**About the Role**

The Mental Health Clinician roles on the Adolescent Medicine Inpatient Unit (Eating Disorders) will be responsible for providing high quality mental health care to young people (and their carers) experiencing the acute phase of their Eating Disorder.

This care will be provided within an evidence based specialized eating disorder framework and will encompass;
- Medical monitoring and supervision
- Nutritional rehabilitation
- Weight restoration
- Inhibition of eating disordered behaviours
- Meal supervision including family meal support

The Mental Health Clinician has an integral role to play in supporting the daily operation of the inpatient service and will work closely with the operational and clinical leads; Adolescent Medicine physicians, Nurse Co-ordinator Eating Disorders, Nurse Unit Manager and nursing and allied health staff of the adolescent medicine ward to achieve this.

This role would suit an experienced mental health clinician who is passionate about supporting the recovery of individuals with an eating disorder.

The ability to engage and work with young people and their carers on an individual level and in a group capacity will be highly regarded. This role will suit someone who wants to be part of the ongoing development of a service to improve the health and wellbeing of people with an eating disorder in a service known for innovation.

**What you need**:

- Current registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children’s Check
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications in mental health
- Proven significant clinical experience

**What’s in it for you?**
- A rare opportunity to join a leading Eating Disorder program at Monash Health
- Support, mentoring and development from a highly experienced and well regarded leadership team
- An opportunity to specialise in the field of Eating Disorders

As an employee of the largest public health service in Victoria, you will have access to salary packaging, onsite discounted staff car parking and gym and a generous Employee Assistance Program.

**How to Apply**

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

- reference checks;
- a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
- a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
- proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status



  • Melbourne, Australia DPV Health Full time

    Posted: 23/01/2024 Closing Date: 02/02/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne - Northern Region Job Category: Psychology **Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare** DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor, delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and...


  • Melbourne, Australia Austin Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Austin Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 51057 - **Permanent, full time role Austin Hospital Heidelberg location.**: - ** Base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.**: - ** Austin Health is...


  • Melbourne, Australia Austin Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Austin Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 50763 Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across multiple campuses in the north-east of Melbourne...


  • Melbourne, Australia Austin Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Austin Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 46777 - **Permanent, full time role**: - ** Austin Hospital Heidelberg location**: - ** Base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave** Austin Health is...


  • Melbourne, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    An exciting opportunity for Mental Health Clinicians to join our Emergency Mental Health Services (EMHS) team. The EMHS Clinician plays an integral role within the ED, Mental Health Triage, and PACER, providing an interface between community and inpatient services within public mental health. **ABOUT THE ROLE**: - Full-time, part-time or fixed-term...


  • Melbourne, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE**: - An exciting opportunity for Mental Health Clinicians to join our Emergency Mental Health Services (EMHS) team. The EMHS Clinician plays an integral role within the ED, Mental Health Triage and PACER, providing an interface between community and inpatient services within public mental health. - Full time, part time or fixed term...


  • Melbourne, Australia Northpark Private Hospital Full time

    Allied Health Clinicians Occupational Therapists / Social Workers / Psychologists / Mental Health Nurses / Exercise Physiologists - **Northpark Private Hospital** - **Multiple Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual positions available** - **Hiring as part of our Major Mental Health Expansion Project** - **Inpatient & Outpatient Mental Health Programs** -...


  • Melbourne, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time

    Orygen Specialist Program Melbourne Part-time 15/4/2024 - Receive CAT training and supervision - Based in Sunshine / Wyndham - Ongoing part-time role | 8 days per fortnight Your new team Forming part of Orygen Specialist Program, a program of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Helping Young People Early (HYPE) clinical stream provides evidence-based early...


  • Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

    Senior Mental Health Clinician Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Service (CAPS) Western Health is delivering mental health service to the young people in the western suburbs of Melbourne Based at Sunshine Hospital and Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital  Part time (0.8 FTE) - Maternity Leave cover until March 2025 The Sunshine Child & Adolescent...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 59260 **About Monash Health** **About our Community Mental Health Service at Aged Persons Mental Health** The Aged Persons Assessment and Treatment (APAT) Team provides...


  • Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Western Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 52133 An opportunity to join Western Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Service's Community Program based in Sunshine. A full-time, ongoing position is available in our...


  • Melbourne, Australia Cornerstone Medical Recruitment Full time

    Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Mental Health Clinician to join the team in regional Victoria. As a thriving organization committed to improving the well-being of individuals within the community, they offer a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. **Position**: Community Mental...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 63757 **About Monash Health** **About the Mental Health Program** Monash Health Mental Health Program provides a range of community, bed-based and specialist services covering the Casey,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 61854 **About Monash Health** **About the Mental Health Program** Monash Health Mental Health Program provides a range of community, bed-based and specialist services covering the Casey,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 65892 **Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.** **About the Mental Health Program** Monash Health Mental Health Program...


  • Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Reference Number- 67960- Position Title- Mental Health Clinicians - Custodial FYMHS- Location- Orygen Youth Health - Parkville- Award- Psychologists [41] - Psychologists [41] - Psych Services WOCA [70] - Psych Services WOCA [70] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC...


  • Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Reference Number- 75141- Position Title- Mental Health Clinician, Workforce Wellbeing- Location- The Royal Melbourne Hospital - RMH Elizabeth Street- Award- Psychologists [41] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Services WOCA [70]- Advertisement text**Mental Health Clinician, Workforce Wellbeing** - Full Time ongoing...


  • Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Reference Number- 75487- Position Title- Mental Health Clinician - MOOD- Location- Orygen Youth Health - Parkville- Award- Psych Services WCA [71] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] - Psychologists [41]- Advertisement text**Mental Health Clinician - MOOD Stream** - Part-time role | 6 days per fortnight until April 2025 -...


  • Melbourne, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Part time Organisation: Mercy Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 16868 **ABOUT THE ROLE**: The Specialist Eating Disorder clinician will focus to improve access and provision of support and treatment for consumers experiencing an eating...


  • Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 64015 **About Monash Health** **About the Mental Health Program** Monash Health Mental Health Program provides a range of community, bed-based and specialist services covering the Casey, Cardinia,...