Youth Key Clinician (OT 2, P2,SW2,RPN 3)
Fixed Term Part Time at 48hours per fortnight (0.6) till 30th June 2018
Northern Area Mental Health Service –Northern Community Team
Located at The Northern Hospital, Epping
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinician to join our community team. The Northern Community Team provides assessment and treatment for adults aged 16 - 65 years who have a mental illness. The approach to care is based on the 9 domains and best practice for recovery as described in the Victorian Department of Health (2011) Framework for Recovery-oriented Practice.
The community team will be responsible for providing the following specialist mental health services: Crisis responses with in the community, Targeted interventions (both brief and longer term) and Consultation to primary care providers. Clinicians will work in partnership with consumers, carers, MHCSS and other services to provide best practice for recovery using a range of evidence-based approaches.
We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated mental health clinician with relevant tertiary qualifications and expertise in treating young people who are experiencing a broad range of mental health problems, particularly though not exclusively, first episode psychosis.
Offering a very dynamic and supportive work environment, the Northern Community Team is committed to excellence in professional practice and provides phase-specific treatment and support to young people and their families where the young person is aged 16 to 25 years and is experiencing symptoms of early psychosis.
EXPERIENCE - A clinician with demonstrated expertise in the assessment, delivery of treatment and provision of targeted interventions and support to consumers aged with complex mental health related needs and their families/carers. They guide and support others in the team, sharing their knowledge and upskilling team members.
LEADERSHIP - Support and helps to build a positive culture, assists the team and other staff in their clinical decision making, and will contribute their expertise in clinical meetings. They will model the competencies outlined within this position summary.
COMMUNICATION - Highly developed skills in writing and an ability to promptly prepare documentation and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers
ADAPTABILITY - Know when to change priorities to meet the needs of the consumer / team / AMHS, adjust quickly to new tasks, be flexible and remain positive in a changing environment.
INITIATIVE - Is proactive, looking for opportunities for self-development and improving service delivery. Ability to problem-solve without being asked.
COLLABORATION - Demonstrate and foster behaviours that support a recovery approach to care. Promote a friendly, respectful and supportive environment within the Community Team and across the AMHS
ACCOUNTABILITY - Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
INTEGRITY - Demonstrate behaviours reflective of Melbourne Health’s values
Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
• Salary Packaging
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service, peer support program and EAP
• Discounted Staff Parking
For further information contact: Patrick Roe Manager T 9408 9510