PhD Scholarship in Integrated Care for Co-occurring Mental Illness and Addiction
Monash University is a member of Australia's Group of Eight coalition, and is internationally recognised for excellence in research and teaching as one of the world's top 80 universities.
About the Project
Mental illness and substance use disorders frequently co-occur. Despite this high prevalence, integrated care delivery remains a significant challenge within mental health services.
This PhD project will examine the integration of care for co-occurring mental illness and addiction within Victorian mental health services. The research will focus on:
* Quality and safety factors in integrated care delivery;
* Pathways of care and service navigation;
* System-level factors impacting treatment accessibility and effectiveness;
* Implementation strategies for improved integrated care.
The Hamilton Centre, Turning Point and Monash University
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary cohort of researchers and students based at The Hamilton Centre, Turning Point, Australia's leading national addiction treatment, training and research centre.
Embedded in an ecosystem of health, academia and industry, Monash University delivers the research outcomes, skilled workforce, technology and partnerships to improve human health locally and globally.
Associate Professor Arunogiri is the Clinical Director of the Hamilton Centre, an addiction psychiatrist, and a clinician-researcher. She has extensive experience working across alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health services.
Professor Mills is a Professor and Director of Early Intervention and Treatment Research at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney.
Minimum Requirements
* Hold relevant qualifications and/or experience in mental health, public health, or related disciplines;
* Have clinical or service delivery experience in mental health and/or addiction (desirable);
* With lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use, as a consumer or carer (desirable);
* Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills;
* Show commitment to improving mental health service delivery;
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
To express your interest in this scholarship and PhD research opportunity, we request candidates provide:
* A cover letter describing your research interests and why you would like to undertake a PhD;
* A CV including qualifications, academic achievements, list of publications, work history and references.
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on land traditionally owned by the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.