Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Art Therapist, Mental Health Nurse with therapy experience) – Grade 1 or 2 Allied Health, Grade 3 Nursing
Eating Disorder Program – The Melbourne Clinic
Rainbow Tick Accredited Are you a Mental Health Clinician that has excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills and a passion for delivering high quality care for patients living with an eating disorder?
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia's largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focused inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.
The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a mental health clinician to join our eating disorder program team. Our eating disorder program treats clients with a range of eating disorders via dedicated inpatient and outpatient programs. You will work with allied health, nursing and medical staff to deliver a high-quality evidence-based therapy program.
This is an ongoing permanent part-time to full-time role (0.4 to 1.0 EFT) with EFT and days negotiable.
As a Mental Health Clinician, your responsibilities will include: Providing short-term interventions to inpatients with complex presentations using a variety of modalities.Facilitating groups within the Eating Program, and working across other TMC programs as required.Working within the Allied Health multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Physiotherapy, & Dietetics.Attending relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.Participating in the development and review of programs as necessary.Participating in the development and evaluation of policies as appropriate.Contributing to quality improvement and research projects.Our Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Mental Health Nurses enjoy a wide range of benefits including: Career advancement opportunities, including graduate and registrar programs.Clinical supervision from a senior in your discipline and/or from a senior credentialed eating disorder clinician.On-site regular professional development opportunities.Allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development.Minimum Requirements: Qualification in an allied health profession, e.g. Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Art Therapy, Mental Health Nursing.Masters or Doctoral post-graduate qualification (desirable).Registration with AHPRA for your profession, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers, DAA for Dietitians, or ANZACATA for Art Therapists.Specialist training/credentialing in Eating Disorders (desirable).Experience working with individuals with an eating disorder.Experience with group facilitation.Experience in delivering at least one therapeutic modality is required.Experience with a trauma-informed approach and offering recovery-focused care.Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills.Ability to balance working autonomously and across a multidisciplinary team.Commitment to ongoing education and provision of evidence-based practice.Commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice.Current Working with Children Check.All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.
Why Healthscope? We care about your career at Healthscope. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Applications close: 12th December 2024. Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted.
More Information: Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment.
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