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Mental Health Clinician - Early Psychosis

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join the expanding Early Psychosis team as a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist or Grade 3 Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight) ongoing position based in Sunshine.
• Training opportunities and support for career progression.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people aged 12-25 years old who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing psychosis. The Early Psychosis team provides evidence-based interventions in the critical early stage of illness to reduce the impact of symptoms and support psychosocial recovery. 

As a Clinician with the Early Psychosis Team, you will:

• Engage and work with young people and families, providing early intervention and promoting positive mental health outcomes for young people.
• Enhance skills in mental state examination, risk assessment and diagnostic clarification with a diverse population of young people, often in their first presentation to mental health services.
• Provide phase-specific interventions to young people aged 12-25 experiencing an at-risk mental state or early psychosis within a CBT model of case management.
• Provide inclusive and sensitive practice to young people and their families/carers from Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTQIA backgrounds.
• Have the opportunity to utilise or further develop skills in research, discipline-specific interventions or portfolios, including dual diagnosis, physical health, systems work and other therapeutic modalities.
• Work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment with access to regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities within Orygen, including first episode psychosis, dual diagnosis, neurodevelopmental issues and other mental health diagnoses.

About You:

• Registration and qualifications in a relevant area of practice.
• Preferred previous experience in the provision of mental health treatment, including with young people.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with young people and families/carers.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the rationale and evidence for early intervention in mental illness.

Benefits of working with Orygen Specialist Programs:

• Join us during this inspiring time of growth and change - career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and close to public transport.

For a full Position Description, please click HERE.

Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

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.