Mental Health Officer | Aged Mental Health

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VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR136309

Job Description:

Recreational/Diversional

support role
Casual position, Kew location
Friendly and supportive team environment
About the Role
You will assist the Occupational and Recreational Therapist and Clinical staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based therapeutic recreation and leisure programs at Normanby House. You will work with the client, their family and the care team to provide an innovative, stimulating, multi-sensory activities program to enhance the psychological and physical well-being of clients of the Aged Mental Health Service. Assisting consumers with daily living skills, therapy programs, diversional activities and other consumer related services. In consultation and under the supervision of the senior staff:
Plan, implement and evaluate group activities
Work with consumers and their family to develop individually tailored care;
Maintain documentation reflecting the interventions and client response to activities;
Actively engage clients in planning, delivery and the evaluation of interventions
Classifications for this position will range from Psychiatric Services Officer SO11 – SO18 ($52,306- $62,337 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
Previous experience working within Mental Health or a strong interest in mental health and well-being and a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and carers
Well-developed interpersonal skills, clear communication skills, both verbal and written
Team work: actively contribute to care and take direction from staff.
Good organisational skills and computer literacy
Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent’s and Older Adult Mental Health
St Vincent’s is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. The St Vincent’s Older Adult Mental Health Service comprises

Normanby House acute inpatient service, the Aged Persons Assessment and Treatment Team, and the Residential Support Program, located at St George’s Hospital in Kew, as well as links to psychogeriatric nursing homes for extended care, Healthy Ageing Service and Consultation & Liaison Team.

You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumersa)
Working at St. Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
For further Information regarding the position contact Sheila Noveloso or Alissa Westphal on: 9231 8443.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory

immunisations/vaccinations

(including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents: JR136309_Mental Health Officer PD.pdf
Contact Details: Ms Sheila Noveloso, 9231 8443,

[email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date: 23 May 2024 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https

://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

or get in contact at

[email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.
Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.
Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.

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