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Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Full-time position to June ****
Open to RPN (Grade 3), SW / OT / Psych / SP (Grade 2)
Benefits – 5 Weeks Annual Leave, Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing
Based in Moorabbin
What You'll Be Doing
Manage referrals to the service with a timely, compassionate and supportive response, working collaboratively with the child, young person, their families/carers, and existing support network
Undertake intake assessments (including triage and crisis responses) and make decisions about allocation of referrals to ensure best outcomes, supporting an integrated and streamlined pathway.
Single-session primary consultations and brief interventions, underpinned by Dialogical Practices.
Secondary consultations to key external services, building capacity, developing partnerships and collaborative working.
Essential
Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of AHPRA (or the appropriate professional body):
Registered Nurse
Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
Approved postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
Occupational Therapist
Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA
Psychologist
Registration as a Psychologist and Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act *****), or eligibility and willingness to participate in a registrar training program leading to endorsement.
Masters or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
Social Worker
Approved Bachelor or Masters degree in Social Work
Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
You'll also have to complete/provide a valid Victorian Working with Children Check, be willing to undergo a background check, and you'll require Australian working rights.
Desirable
Developmental Psychiatry Course or equivalent
Training and experience in providing child and youth mental health services
Other Helpful Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development especially further studies relevant to child, adolescent and young adult mental health.
Ability and/ or interest in conducting research in the mental health field.
Benefits
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
On-site car & bike parking opportunities (Subject to availability)
Access to discounted gym membership for gyms across Melbourne via Fitness Passport
Located close to public transport and cafes
Applications close: 11pm AEST Friday 12 December ****.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Any queries please contact Imogen Miller (Team Leader) on Phone: *********
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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