Community Mental Health Clinician | Clarendon Hops

Full time 1.0EFT – permanentRPN3Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne locationAbout the Role A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Clinician who has a keen interest in joining the Clarendon Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (CHOPS) Team.
Based at our Clarendon Clinic, which is centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes, this is a great opportunity to increase your skills in community mental health.

This is a community based role in an innovative environment, working with clients who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability.
You will join a dynamic Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service operating under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilising the Strengths Model of Case Management.
Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practiceBuild a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their careUndertake the assessment, provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs and their family/carers in line with SVMH policies and strategic directionWork a 7 day rotation rosterClassifications for this position will range from RPN Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($100,932 - $112,091 per annum)
Your Contribution A minimum of at 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health.Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work).Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health.Current Victorian driver's licenseA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!
)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout Mental Health St.
Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.

The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness in the Cities of Yarra and Boroondara.
The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.
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).
Contact: Drew Bishop | Manager, Clarendon HOPS
Ph: 9231 5400