Senior Clinician (RPN4, SW/OT3) - Aged Psychiatry

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - Part Time (0.8 EFT) Parental Leave Appointment Ending November 2025
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Grade 3
• Located at St Kilda Rd Clinic
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

About the team

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

MOBILE AGED PSYCHIATRY SERVICE (MAPS)

MAPS provides care to patients living at home, including within residential aged care facilities.

MAPS is an interdisciplinary team which undertakes assessment treatment and case management of older persons over the age of 65 years with mental health problems living in the Inner South East region of Melbourne. 

About the role

As one of the Senior Case Managers, you will be responsible for intake/triage, case management and/or consultation & liaison.

You will have well developed organisational skills and will provide a high standard of case management to clients and expert liaison with other stakeholders in keeping with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. You will exhibit a high standard of clinical care delivery and be a role model to other junior team members and students.

Skills & Experience

Essential 

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with relevant registering body (Nursing and Midwifery Board / Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, or eligibility with AASW)
• Postgraduate qualification(s) in Mental Health
• Four years’ experience post registration, to include clinical experience in acute psychiatric setting(s), and at least two years community psychiatric nursing experience
• Experience and/or willingness to undertake telephone referrals and determine service response - desirable
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (without restriction)
• Australian working rights and full COVID-19 and 2024 Influenza vaccinations
• Be willing to undergo a Background Check

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Located close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Helen Waite via email or phone : [email protected] / 03 9076 6012

Applications Close: 11pm AEST Sunday 13th October 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au