The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

HOPE Mental Health Clinician

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Develop specialist skills in youth suicide prevention and psychosocial recovery interventions.
• Part time, fixed term role until April 2025 - 3 days per week.
• Based in Parkville.

Forming part of Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a program of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Hospital Post Suicide Engagement (HOPE) service is an aftercare program that has been codesigned with lived experience associates to provide targeted wrap around supports to young people aged 12 to 25 years old who have presented to an emergency department with acute onset of deliberate self ­harm, suicidal thoughts and/or suicide attempt(s). This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists.

Your new role:

• Develop specialist skills in crisis intervention and assessment, safety and risk management, as well as provide brief targeted interventions.
• Utilise relational formulation in safety planning and treatment intervention.
• Maintain high levels of clinical documentation, record keeping and report writing.
• Access specialist clinical training with regular professional development.
• Emphasis on psychosocial recovery to optimise youth quality of life outcomes.

About You:

• Experience delivering specialist mental health treatment, ideally having had previous youth mental health experience.
• High level of reliability and professional conduct, with a passion for youth mental health.
• Understanding of legislation pertinent to the provision of mental health services.
• Passionate in delivering youth mental health services with experience in clinical assessment and intervention.
• A current Victorian Driver's licence, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport.
• Relevant registration and qualifications (see attached position description).

Benefits of working with us:

• Receive specialist supervision, training and capacity building!
• Excellent leadership and team culture.
• You will enjoy excellent work­life balance.
• Join us during this incredibly exciting time of growth and change.
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.

To view the 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 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. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

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.