Title: Mental Health Clinician - PARC
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Mental Health Clinician
- Permanent Full Time | Part Time may be considered
- Maroondah Prevention and Recovery Care | Car parking available on site | Work close to home
- Opportunity for a Registered Nurse, OT, Social Worker or Psychologist!
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the Role
The Maroondah Prevention and Recovery Care (MPARC) service offers short-term, recovery-oriented residential treatment in partnership with Wellways. MPARC provides a unique environment for people to begin or continue their recovery journey and reconnect with their community through coordinated clinical and psychosocial support.
Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality mental health assessments, recovery planning, and practical support to help consumers build skills, manage their wellbeing, and maintain stability post-discharge. We are seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our team and provide clinical leadership and recovery-focused care to consumers and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that truly makes a difference.
About you
To be successful in this role, as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse you will have:
- Current registration with AHPRA minimum 24 months post graduate nursing experience in a mental health setting.
- Completion of or enrolment in a relevant post graduate mental health qualification.
- As an Allied Health Clinician, you will have (as appropriate):
- Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency.
- Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers for membership as a social worker. Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard.
- A minimum 12-months experience as a registered clinician (as relevant) in a mental health setting
- A strong commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description link
Contact Person: Debbie Findlay
Contact Number: 0434 849 231
Contact Email: Deborah.Findlay@easternhealth.org.au
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
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