Senior Mental Health Clinician

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.

• Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours)
• RPN GRADE 4 YEAR ($112k - $121k - Depending On Experience)
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Located at The Alfred

About our team

The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) provide specialist psychiatric clinical services and intensive support for adult clients aged 25 to 64 years who are experiencing mental illness and homelessness, itinerancy or are at risk of homelessness. A high proportion of HOPS clients have comorbid substance use disorders.

As well as providing assertive case management services, the HOPS service delivery model also includes extensive triage, assessment, referral and secondary consultation services to several key homeless agencies within the Inner South catchment area. This extended service aims for better integration of services to prevent illness progression and earlier intervention to reduce the need for hospitalisation.

What you’ll be doing

The position will provide case management to an agreed case load as well as direct clinical care when required, to the remainder of the clients registered to HOPS. As well as providing support and supervision to the RPN3 nursing staff within the team as required, in addition to promoting and participating in clinical education and staff development.

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and an in-depth understanding of contemporary psychiatric nursing practice in the assessment, planning and treatment of patients.
• Provides case management to an agreed case load as well as direct clinical care when required, to the remainder of the clients registered to HOPS
• Provides support and supervision to the RPN3 nursing staff within the team as required, in addition to promoting and participating in clinical education and staff development
• This position also has a leadership role regarding HOPS partnership focus. In collaboration with the team leader the person will coordinate, develop and facilitate education sessions to deliver to the partner agencies as well as providing secondary consultation, assessment and advice to agencies and individuals.

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• At least 4 years Community mental health experience, particularly with clients with multiple or complex needs.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in psychiatric triage, assessment (including mental state and risk assessment) and treatment, including a broad range of psychiatric and psychosocial interventions
• A current driver’s licence is required to undertake this role
• Postgraduate qualifications in psychiatric nursing or other relevant fields are strongly preferred

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 at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Debbie Sulman, Team Leader, HOPS on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 17th September 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