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Site Coordinator, Cherry Creek - Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service

Orygen Specialist Program

• Provide operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health services to youth in custody.
• Full time permanent Leadership role | Monthly ADO and Salary Packing.
• Based at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, Little River.
• Excellent team culture, training, supervision and professional development opportunities.

Your new team:

Forming part of the Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a program of The Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) team provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings (Parkville and Cherry Creek sites) to young people and their families/carers.

Custodial FYMHS is in an exciting period of significant growth as a result of the Royal Commission and evolution of Victorian Mental Health Services. Our specialist multidisciplinary team provide enhanced mental health services to young people in custody, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.

Your new role: 

The Site Coordinator, Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, is a key leadership position within Custodial FYMHS. Work autonomously and collaboratively with the Custodial FYMHS Team Lead to plan, develop and support the implementation of services for young people and their families/carers. You will:

• Provide leadership, consultation and support to your multidiscplinary team operating within a Youth Justice Custodial Precinct (YJCP) regarding site specific operational and clinical governance.
• Hold a defined case load. Conduct mental health assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide psychological treatment, crisis intervention, family support, and systems containment for young people in need of immediate care and their families.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies, community groups, and service providers through consultation, liaison, and collaborative projects, including but not limited to AOD services, Youth Justice, and primary care providers.

The role is embedded within Custodial FYMHS team and is based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. When required to travel to other service locations a workplace vehicle and travel time is included within working hours.

About You:

• Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 3.
• Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details).
• Minimum experience in accordance with EBA requirements for this leadership position, preferably including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders.
• A sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community based forensic services.

Benefits of working with Orygen Specialist Program:

• Salary packaging and monthly ADOs for full-time positions! 
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Join us during this incredibly exciting time of growth and change - career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.

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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.