Intensive Mobile Treatment Team Clinician

Job posted: 08/04/2024

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Eastern Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 32675

Job posted: 08/04/2024

Closes: 29/04/2024

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Classification:

Job duration: Not provided

Reference: 32675

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician- Intensive Mobile Treatment Team Full time role- Substantial part time considered. Social Workers (Grade 2), Occupational Therapists (Grade 2), Clinical Psychologists (Grade 2) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (Grade3) ConsideredRingwood East locationFixed Term Contract with Intensive Mobile Treatment Team until 2026 Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role The Intensive Mobile Treatment Team (IMTT) is part of Eastern Health's Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Services (ICYMHS). The team consists of multidisciplinary professionals who provide clinic based and outreach therapeutic interventions with young people (12 to 25 years), who are presenting with a range complex mental health and psycho-social concerns. The team works closely with clients, families/carers and support systems, through a relational lens and within a recovery based framework.

We are looking for someone who is seeking to develop their reflective practice and clinical skills within a supportive, experienced and cohesive team. This is achieved through team and individual training opportunities as well as robust formal and informal supervision structures. 

Initial fixed term/temporary position with IMTT until February2026, thereafter should the position not be extended an ongoing role will be negotiated within the ICYMHS service

About you To be successful in this role you will possess: one of the following qualifications:

Social Work

Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a Social Worker.Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard.A minimum of 12 months' experience as a qualified Social Worker.Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).Hold a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Psychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.Registration endorsement, eligibility for endorsement or working towards endorsement, in the Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology.Psychiatric Nursing:

Registered as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority with approved/endorsed postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing.A minimum 24 months post graduate nursing experience in a mental health setting.Occupational Therapist:

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration AgencyPost-Graduate qualifications in Mental Health or related field.Previous experience in working in roles within Child and Youth Mental Health.A strong commitment to high quality careThe ability to work as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsPlease refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here ! Diverse and engaging career opportunitiesFriendly & supportive teamSalary packaging optionsCareer progression in our teaching hospitals Next Steps If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today! Please note:

All applications must be submitted online via E-MercuryAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day **Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.** To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Eastern Health job application system.

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