Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Exciting GRADUATE Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Service! Full-time (80hrs + monthly ADO) - 12-month contract to January 2026Based in St Kilda Rd Clinic and the Alfred Nutrition DepartmentRecently graduated Dietitian Grade 1Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervisionAbout us Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector? The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Service combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.
As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we're expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialised pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.
Our service focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey. You'll have the opportunity to work in areas such as:
Navigations and Continuing Care: Brief Intervention, Access and Intake, CMHT, Physical Health, and Family Services.Adult Rehabilitation and Recovery: MSTS, CCU, PARC, HOPS, and SECU.Aged/Older Adult Mental Health: MAPS, Caulfield Hospital Community Liaison, and dedicated inpatient units.Wellbeing and Therapeutic Services: Including Psychological Trauma and Capacity Building initiatives.Join a team dedicated to reshaping mental health care with holistic, specialised, and compassionate support.
Together, let's create meaningful change in mental health and wellbeing for our community.
About the Role You will be working within the St Kilda Road Clinic, Physical Health Hub, providing evidence-based nutrition care to consumers within the AMAH Adult and Older Adult Community Mental Health service alongside the Alfred Dietetic and Nutrition Department. The department has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It is integral to clinical teaching and training of undergraduate dietitians. The Nutrition Department supports collective leadership, working collaboratively towards a common vision by enabling every team member to contribute within an inclusive culture that promotes accountability and trust.
The role includes working both within the Community Mental Health (outpatients) - SKRC, Physical Health Hub (Nurse Practitioner, Dietitians and Exercise Physiologist) and the Alfred Hospital, Dietetics and Nutrition Department, within the Inpatient Psychiatry, Consultant Liaison Psychiatry and General Medicine Stream. This includes the delivery of individual and group nutrition education and counselling, cooking groups and upskilling colleagues in promoting the importance of physical health within mental health services. You will be achieving operational effectiveness whilst working collaboratively within the Community Mental Health Team and The Alfred Nutrition department. Your involvement in, and contribution towards quality activities, under the guidance of stream leader, will assist to improve the quality of care for our clients.
What you've got Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians' Australia (DA)Graduated in the past 12 monthsParticipates in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) ProgramCurrent Victorian Driver's LicenseBe willing to undergo a Background CheckThe benefits Supportive and team environmentSalary Packaging & Novated Leasing through MaxxiaFlexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOn-site car & bike parking opportunities nearby at The Alfred, Deducted Pre-Tax!Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and FitnessFitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children's ServicesClose to Public Transport and cafesIf this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.
For enquiries please contact Andrea Bramley (Nutrition Manager) ph: 0429 271 963 or Julia Price (Mental Health Dietitian Educator- Weds- Thurs) ph: (03) 9076 3063
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 15th December 2024 Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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