Senior Early Psychosis Clinician

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time permanent opportunity or fixed term until 31/12/2027

About the Role
Practicing within the Strengths Model of Recovery Oriented Care, under the guidance of the Team Leader, Consultant Psychiatrist, and in conjunction with the Program Manager Early Psychosis (St Vincent’s Mental Health), the Early Psychosis Senior Clinician is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Early Psychosis Program (EPP) at Hawthorn Community Mental Health Clinic. EPP is a clinical stream that delivers early intervention to consumers who are at risk of developing a psychotic illness or experiencing a first episode of psychosis who may also present with a range of co-morbid mental health issues.

• Ensure service provision is guided by inclusive practices for all young people and families of all backgrounds and incorporates culturally safe and trauma informed principles
• Provide comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment, direct care, and consultation for consumers, families and significant others within an assertive, intensive case management model
• Provide secondary consultation to case managers within the service to ensure the best outcomes for all

Classifications for this position will range from:

• OT/SW Grade 4 HR9 - HR12 or HR25 - HR28 ($107,260 - $122,548 per annum pro rata)
• RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($121,274 - $130,603 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• A minimum of 5 years post qualification in psychology, a minimum of 5 years post qualification in nursing, and a minimum of 7 years post qualification in Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Proven ability to provide high quality mental health interventions to people with serious mental illness, including assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, demonstrated skills in engaging consumers with complex needs and a capacity to identify and respond to dual diagnosis clients
• A sound knowledge of current early psychosis theory and practice within public mental health.
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• 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 Hawthorn Early Psychosis
While the role is located at Hawthorn Community Mental Health Service, it will work collaboratively with its counterpart positions at Clarendon Community Mental Health Service and across the SVHM mental health service, to be a part of the service wide EPP. The clinical role includes the opportunity to bring a discipline specific approach to the practice of recovery-focused case management skills and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. The clinician will also support the Senior Staff Group, as appropriate, in-service development at the Clinic including the review of clinical and team processes.




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 adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.




Application

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

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.



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