Nursing - Midwifery, Neo-Natal, SCN & NICU - Healthscope

·         Supportive multidisciplinary team

·         Casual or Part time opportunity available, work flexible hours, including weekends

·         Richmond location  

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Allied Health team at The Melbourne Clinic.  We are currently seeking suitably qualified art therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide evidence-based interventions to support a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and neurodevelopmental conditions.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is a large private mental health service, comprising of inpatient, Day Program and Outreach services. TMC provides therapeutic interventions

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace.  Welcoming of all patients staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.

The successful applicant will work initially in a casual capacity at The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond, Victoria, and report to the Living Well Program Manager and coordinator of their discipline.

You will work with the team to achieve operational goals and maintain clinical integrity of therapeutic programs

Key Responsibilities:

·         Facilitate groups within the Living Well Program and other specialist programs as required.

·         Participate in the development and review of programs as necessary

·         Participate in Quality Improvement Activities

Selection Criteria:

·         Appropriate qualifications in art therapy

·         Registration ANZACATA (professional tier)

·         Clinical experience in the provision of evidence-based interventions in mental health settings,

·         Exceptional time management and communication skills, and ability to work autonomously,

·         Proven skill in the facilitation of therapeutic programs and ability to work collabortaively within a multi-disciplinary team,

·         Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends

Desirable

·         Working knowledge of evidence-based therapies such as DBT and/or ACT.

·         Artistic skills in drawing or painting or another 2D art modality

        Why Healthscope?

       When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 5th June 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.