Eating Disorders Outpatient Service Senior Mental Health Clinician

Eating Disorders Outpatient Service Senior Mental Health ClinicianPosition Title: Senior Mental Health Clinician - Eating Disorders Outpatient ServiceEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimeHours per week: 24Position Grade: Level 3 Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Nurse ConsultantSalary: Starting from $108,595, per annum (pro-rata)Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017 / The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022Department Name: Specialist Mental Health Liaison & OutpatientsAbout us:St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff• Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programs• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network• Employee Assistance Program• Work/Life balanceAbout the role:We have an exciting opportunity to work in a small specialist team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the mental health outpatient service. This is a permanent part-time role working alongside a dietician in the provision of outpatient care to clients experiencing eating disorders as a primary mental health condition. This role also includes providing education and capacity building within the SVH Inner City Health Service in regard to the identification and treatment of eating disorders.Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.About you:We are seeking a skilled and energetic senior mental health clinician who possesses a passion for person-centred care. We welcome applications from mental health clinicians who are experienced in the clinical treatment of eating disorders using holistic, psychosocial and person-centred approaches.Application Instructions:To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection Criteria:Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.Relevant tertiary degree in allied health or nursing and eligible for membership for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with evidence of extensive clinical experience in a hospital or health related field as a practicing Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Nurse Consultant; or minimum two year full-time equivalent APAC-accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology.Demonstrated expertise, skills and experience in mental health and ability to work collaboratively with consumers within a trauma informed, recovery and strengths orientated framework.Experience in clinical practice using evidence-based interventions to address the needs of people with eating disorders.Sound knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with eating disorders including knowledge of eating disorders service provision across private and public health settings, demonstrating strong working knowledge of up to date and evidence-based eating disorder practice principles.Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in a high demand environment with competing demands.Demonstrated experience in liaising, consulting and educating on medical and/or mental health issues with health professionals e.g. GP's, Nurses, and Allied Health, involved in the management and treatment of inpatients and/or clients in the community.Ability to lead and contribute to research/projects/quality and education activities with high level oral, written communication and negotiation skills.Applications close on 14/11/2024Contact Details:****** Contact:****** Date:13 November 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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