• Crisis, Assessment & Treatment Service
• Friendly & supportive team
• Social Worker, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist

About the Role

You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and support to clients who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and their families. Our multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Orientated Practice. You may work across all parts of the Acute Response Service (ARS) which includes the Crisis, Triage, EDMH and MHaP (PACER)Teams.

Classifications for this position will range from:

• OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 – YB23 or YC42 – YC45 ($84,614 – $97,266 per annum)
• Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 – PK4 ($87,287 – $98,285 per annum)
• RPN Grade 3 NP81 – NP74 ($95,543 – $107,231 per annum

Your Contribution

• Eligible for registration with the relevant professional body
• Registration with AHPRA (if applicable)
• A current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments including mental state assessment, risk assessment and plan appropriate interventions.
• Knowledge and ability to provide Psychiatric Triage services.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Staff Health Centre
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Mental Health Team

St. Vincent’s Mental Health Service (SVMHS) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. We are committed to the development of a strong peer support workforce.

The St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care, and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate, enjoy team work, and who come to work to make a difference to people’s lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.