Intake and Assessment Team - Senior Mental Health ClinicianJob posted: 13/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Fixed term - Part time
Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 12645
Closes: 27/12/2024
Salary Range: $106,000 - $121,000
This is a fixed term, part time position, 45.6 hours per fortnight to cover parental leave until 28/06/2025 for a Senior Mental Health Clinician within the Intake and Assessment Team, which is located at the Parkville site.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician is a highly valued member of the Intake and Assessment Team, which is the important 'front door' to our service. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide face-to-face and over-the-phone triage, assessment, and intervention to infants, children, and young people aged 0-11, and their families. This role provides consultation to teams and services within the hospital, and external organizations and service providers to promote collaboration and build capacity. The Senior Mental Health Clinician will form close working relationships with the Team Coordinator and the Discipline Senior.
Classification for this position will range from: Grade 3 year 1 to year 4 Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech PathologistGrade 4 year 1 to year 3 Registered Psychiatric NurseTo Be Successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of effective and efficient child and adolescent mental health careDemonstrated ability to practice autonomously, as well as within an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrated experience in professional supervision of clinicians and studentsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to maximize service coordination and cooperation as well as capacity building with community agenciesDemonstrated interest or experience in quality improvement and program evaluationA commitment and evidence of evidence-based practice and continuing professional development including an ability to find and apply evidence in decision-makingHighly developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated awareness and understanding of legal obligations when working in a CAMHS context in VictoriaA flexible and adaptable approach to functioning in a team environment that enhances the team's high performanceYour skills and experience: Tertiary Qualification or equivalent in relevant disciplineCurrent Registration as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Registered Nurse with the applicable Health Practitioner Board or a qualified Social Worker or Speech Pathologist.Demonstrated effectiveness in working in true partnership with other community mental health teams and community/family welfare agencies to plan and implement effective interventions for children and young people experiencing complex mental health problemsExperience in providing quality clinical/professional supervision to staff and studentsDepending on discipline, required years of experience in accordance with the EBA will applyOther requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedureApplication process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Jane Debrincat, Intake Team Coordinator on 0466 796 373 or ****** Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
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