Mental Health Clinician, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Mental Health Services team as a Mental Health Clinician working across Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and the HOPE program.

You'll provide evidence-based, therapeutic assessment and support to people experiencing mental health and substance use concerns, including those following a suicide attempt or serious suicidal ideation. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll provide coordinated care through outreach and clinic-based interventions for up to 12 weeks.

You'll be part of a small, supportive team working closely with consumers, families and carers to provide person-centred care following mental health crisis, with opportunities to work alongside established community mental health teams and the Substance Use and Mental Illness Treating Team (SUMITT).

Key Accountabilities

• Role modelling and contribution to a positive team culture
• Outreach assessment in an acute setting.
• Provision of expert discipline advice as well as AOD primary and secondary consultation and education, established through professional development and ongoing commitment to learning.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment, regular review of client progress and when appropriate, effective transition planning.
• Support other clinical and non-clinical team members in their decision making
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Consultant Psychiatrist to apply their clinical knowledge and expertise to the assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs, where possible including family and carers in decisions.
• Ensure effective communication between mental health services departments and enhance a positive working relationship between these services.

About You

This multidisciplinary opportunity is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists who hold the relevant qualifications, registration and/or professional membership outlined in the Position Description. You will also bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and identifying suitable interventions.
• Developed ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including a multi-disciplinary team
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications and experience.
• Well-developed level of knowledge and skills in the management and treatment of people using substances
• Demonstrated ability to engage individuals or families through telephone, face to face or online meetings in an empathic manner.
• Resilience, empathy, self-awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.