Mental Health Officer | Aged Mental Health

• Recreational/Diversional support role
• Casual position, Kew location
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role
You will assist the Occupational and Recreational Therapist and Clinical staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based therapeutic recreation and leisure programs at Normanby House. You will work with the client, their family and the care team to provide an innovative, stimulating, multi-sensory activities program to enhance the psychological and physical well-being of clients of the Aged Mental Health Service. Assisting consumers with daily living skills, therapy programs, diversional activities and other consumer related services. In consultation and under the supervision of the senior staff:

• Plan, implement and evaluate group activities
• Work with consumers and their family to develop individually tailored care;
• Maintain documentation reflecting the interventions and client response to activities;
• Actively engage clients in planning, delivery and the evaluation of interventions

Classifications for this position will range from Psychiatric Services Officer SO11 – SO18 ($52,306- $62,337 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Previous experience working within Mental Health or a strong interest in mental health and well-being and a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and carers
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team work: actively contribute to care and take direction from staff.
• Good organisational skills and computer literacy
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent’s and Older Adult Mental Health
St Vincent’s is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. The St Vincent’s Older Adult Mental Health Service comprises Normanby House acute inpatient service, the Aged Persons Assessment and Treatment Team, and the Residential Support Program, located at St George’s Hospital in Kew, as well as links to psychogeriatric nursing homes for extended care, Healthy Ageing Service and Consultation & Liaison Team. You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumersa)

Working at St. Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at [email protected] who will gladly forward you a copy.

For further Information regarding the position contact Sheila Noveloso or Alissa Westphal on: 9231 8443.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.