Mental Health Practitioner for Older Adults
3 days ago
This role assists the Occupational and Recreational Therapist and Clinical staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based therapeutic recreation and leisure programs at Normanby House. The successful candidate will work with clients, their families and the care team to provide an innovative, stimulating, multi-sensory activities program to enhance the psychological and physical well-being of clients of the Aged Mental Health Service.
The position requires assisting consumers with daily living skills, therapy programs, diversional activities and other consumer related services. In consultation and under the supervision of senior staff, the successful candidate will plan, implement and evaluate group activities, work with consumers and their families to develop individually tailored care, maintain documentation reflecting interventions and client response to activities, and actively engage clients in planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions.
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working within mental health or a strong interest in mental health and well-being, along with a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and carers. They will possess well-developed interpersonal skills, clear communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to actively contribute to care and take direction from staff. Good organisational skills and computer literacy are also essential for this role.
The St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, providing a diverse range of clinical services and driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. As part of the SVHM team, the successful candidate will have access to excellent benefits, including salary packaging, and a supportive work environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Previous experience working within mental health or a strong interest in mental health and well-being
* Commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and carers
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to actively contribute to care and take direction from staff
Benefits:
* Excellent benefits, including salary packaging
* Supportive work environment
Others:
* Mandatory immunisations/vaccinations may be required
* Applicants must meet vaccination requirements
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