Organisation : Mercy Health
Location : Melbourne (Footscray)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 31 May, 2018
About the organisation
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work full time in a multidisciplinary community mental health team with a recovery focus. The successful applicant will join the welcoming and friendly team at Saltwater Clinic, based in Footscray. We are passionate about providing an accessible high quality service to the diverse community we serve.
• Full time, permanent ongoing position (including an ADO)
• Provide specialist clinical services, referral and advice to support the homeless sector and clients who have a history of homelessness and who appear mentally ill.
• Provide quality mental health and discipline specific, client centred assessment and treatment
• Provide specialist secondary consultantation to the team and wider sector
• Opportunity to work autonomously as part of a supportive team
ABOUT YOU:
• An APHRA Registration Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or if you are a Social Worker you will have a recognised degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership for the Association of Australian Social Workers. Registered Nurses would also have a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice (Mental Health).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly assess and document a mental state examination and comprehensive risk assessment
• Ability to work autonomously with the support of the team and prioritise varying workloads
• Prior experience in the mental health and homeless sector would be highly regarded
• A good working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014 and relevant legislation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Homeless Outreach Senior Clinician via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health
