Reference Number: 2038Category: Mental HealthDepartment: Adult & Older Adult ServicesMental Health Clinician - Specialist Eating Disorder ServicePermanent, full-time based in Heidelberg with a monthly ADOOpen to Mental Health Professionals with the following qualifications: Registered Nurse (Div1), Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational TherapistMember of the North East Area Mental Health Service (NEAMHS) Continuing Care Service (CCS)Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About the Mental Health DivisionThe Mental Health Division is committed to promoting the highest levels of care for our patients. The department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.About the roleCCS is a multidisciplinary team of highly passionate, experienced, supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic mental health professionals. We are creating a new Specialist Eating Disorder Service - Adult & Older Adult Mental Health Division. You will form solid working relationships within the pre-existing community teams and foster strong therapeutic relationships with your clients & their families/carers.A regular day will see you:Provide a specialist eating disorder lens to our Adult & Older Adults living with complex mental health needsWork within an established community mental health team to enhance care provision for people living with eating disordersHelp build our Specialist Eating Disorder ServiceDeliver evidence-based eating disorder focused assessments and interventionsAssess and treat our clients, liaising as appropriate with family members and caregivers to promote patient careCollaborate with multiple teams across the division and wider communitySupport the care and recovery of people living with eating disorder diagnoses and presentationsAdvocate for your clients' right to access safe and timely care, at the right place at the right timeAbout youAs the Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorder), you will have excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:Flexible thinking, creative ideas and a passion for working within a strong multidisciplinary team to make a real impact on clinical outcomesExperience and skills in delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment of eating disordersMinimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant mental health setting - including eating disorder inpatient experienceDemonstrated knowledge of recovery and collaborative clinical practiceA working knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act (2022), the Carer Recognition Act (2012), and Chief Psychiatrists GuidelinesOur benefitsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us!We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and, if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Emily McLean, Manager Adult and Older Adult Services at Emily.Mclean@austin.org.auInterested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.Application closing date: 16 February 2025
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