Job Description
Mental Health Clinician HYPE 1
Req ID: 1656
Posting Start Date: 24/09/2024
Advertisement End Date: 24/10/2024
Work Location: Orygen Sunshine
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Job Description
Mental Health Clinician - HYPE Stream
Orygen Specialist Program
Royal Melbourne Hospital
The HYPE Stream is searching for an Allied Health Grade 2; Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 for a case management role.
Provide high-quality clinical care based on clinical experience working with young people with serious mental illness.
Based in Werribee.
The position is Part-Time (0.6 EFT); Contract until August 2025.
Your new team
Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a program of NorthWestern Mental Health, provides specialist mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25 and focuses on providing early intervention to young people with severe and complex mental illness.
OSP also works alongside Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health which operates four primary mental health care headspace services in the catchment area.
Multidisciplinary teams deliver individually tailored services that comprise assessment and crisis intervention, case management, medication, psychotherapy, family support, inpatient care, group work, vocational support, educational assistance, and intensive outreach.
Specialist clinical streams offer targeted interventions for psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders; and also manage the co-morbid substance use disorders, eating disorders, and neurodevelopment disorders.
A forensic stream is under development.
Streams are supported by the Psychosocial Recovery program and the Community Development program.
About the role:
You will provide comprehensive clinical case management and psychological therapy to clients of the HYPE Stream.
The Helping Young People Early (HYPE) program was established in 1999 and provides an evidence-based early intervention service for young people experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other personality disorders who may also present with other co-occurring mental health difficulties.
HYPE's model of Relational Clinical Care comprises assertive clinical case management, general psychiatric care, individual psychotherapy, family work, and other supports such as vocational-educational support.
The Mental Health Clinician works within a specialist multidisciplinary team environment and is responsible for devising, implementing, and evaluating an appropriate treatment plan for each young person and their family.
You will be expected to function autonomously, carry a caseload of clients, participate in clinical review meetings and practice according to the philosophy and protocols of the service.
You will provide interventions to clients from a range of Clinical Streams and spend time working within other programs such as the Youth Access Team or the Outreach team.
Your Contribution
Qualifications in a relevant area of practice.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in provision of mental health treatment, including with young people.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with young people & families.
Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of the rationale and evidence for early intervention in mental illness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Our Commitment to you
Here at The RMH we strive for excellence, with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.
We believe our success comes from our people. We're committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.
This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world-class healthcare.
Advertisement Contact
Name and phone: Jane Kerr 038001 2366
Interested in Applying?
If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we're looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We're reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.
Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.
The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
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