Youth Mental Health Specialist

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time

Assessment and Treatment of Complex Issues

This role offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team providing front-line assessment and brief treatment to young people in need of support. The team is comprised of experienced clinicians led by consultant psychiatrists, working together to provide comprehensive care.

The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. This includes working with families to address complex issues such as school refusal, parent/child relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, self-harm, suicidal thinking, eating disorders, and psychosis.

About the Role

This position is part of the Intake, Assessment, Consultation and Brief Treatment (iACT) Team within the Early in Life Mental Health Service. The iACT Team provides a centralised, community-based entry point into the broader service for all intake, assessment and community consultation. Young people are assessed and some brief therapy options provided within a limit of number of sessions.

The role involves:

  • Internal iACT processes into ELMHS and navigation of ongoing psychiatric support in the community.
  • Performing comprehensive community psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for those aged 0-17.
  • Strong partnerships with all ELMHS teams, and all teams within the Mental Health Program including CATT/ECATT teams, Stepping Stones, Oasis etc
  • Partnerships with external professionals including paediatricians, private practitioners, Headspace, schools, and Peninsula Health
  • Participating in the patient flow within iACT and ensuring the prioritisation and allocations of a large number of referrals received by our service.

Working With Us

We value diversity and inclusion at our organisation. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver high-quality services to our patients and their families. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary package. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and strive to provide a positive experience for our staff and patients alike.

What You'll Need

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

  • Relevant qualifications and experience in mental health.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of our service.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our online portal. We look forward to hearing from you

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