Senior Clinician PARC

Alfred Health

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.

• Permanent, Full-time with flexible monthly ADO
• Roster which  includes some evening work
• Based in South Yarra 
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Portable long service leave from other public health services

About us

Alfred Health, Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services that focus on people with severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne

The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

Community Residential Rehabilitation Services

Prevention and Recovery Care {PARC} provides short term community residential support services for up to 28 days in a step up and step-down model for consumers living within the AMAH catchment area. The PARC service model is a partnership between AMAH and ERMHA 365 with a focus on psychosocial support and recovery. 

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will provide consistently high standards of clinical treatment and recovery to clients who access the PARC program. You will provide clinical leadership to the AMAH and ERMHA teams in conjunction with consultant psychiatrist and ERMHA practice lead. You will be required to complete assessments with ERMHA 365 staff to assess suitability of clients for the PARC program and lead the multidisciplinary review process. The successful incumbent will develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely access to the service.

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with relevant registering body (Nursing and Midwifery Board / Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, or AASW)
• Postgraduate qualifications in psychiatric nursing.
• Experience in a range of psychiatric interventions indicating an ability to perform community-based psychiatric assessment including that of risk assessment.
• Australian working rights
• Full Covid-19 and 2024 Influenza vaccinations
• Current Victorian Driver's License and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.

• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Dan Cartlidge on ph: 0428 847 880

Closes by 11pm AEDT: Wednesday 4th December 2024

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.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, 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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au