Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Case Manager

• Up to full time, permanent position

• Mental Health Community role

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Role

You will be working as a clinician in APATT, the community aged mental health team and will be responsible for psychiatric assessment and treatment.

You will be visiting clients at home, providing intake and triage, crisis support, assessment and case management, reviewing risk and providing support to reduce impact of illness and enhance independence to our clients and carers in a variety of community and residential settings.

You will provide discipline specific support and advice to the team. We utilise a cooperative and recovery-focused approach across the continuum of care to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers.

Classifications for this role will range from Occupational Therapist Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 ($88,030 - $101,197 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualifications

• Relevant AHPRA registration

• 2 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health and/or aged care clinical services including case management and care coordination experience

• Demonstrated passion for achieving the best clinical practice

• Knowledge of Mental Health and Wellbeing Act Victoria and other relevant legislation

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

Why work in Mental Health at St Vincent's

• We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people's personal strengths

• We nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progression

• You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumers

Working at St. Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. SVHM Mental Health service consists of a variety of inpatient, specialist and community programs and utilises a strengths/recovery orientated approach. The St Vincent's Aged Person's Mental Health Service comprises community care via the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT), inpatient care via Normanby Unit (20 bed acute mental health inpatient care)  continuing care via the Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and early intervention via the Healthy Ageing Service (HAS).

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

 SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

For further Information regarding the position contact Sarjana Muthusamy, APATT Team Leader or Chris Harrison, Ops Manager by phone:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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