Clinical Psychologist - Engage

Clinical Psychologist MHS Post Discharge Program

Close proximity to Royal Melbourne Hospital

Multiple Opportunities | 96 hours available (ongoing) (0.6 FTE x 2)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services Engage program was established in 2016 and aims to ensure that people who attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Emergency Department (ED) in a vulnerable mental state have effective mental health follow up, regardless of the presenting problem or their residential location.

You will provide high-level clinical assessment, treatment and targeted brief interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs, working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers to support recovery and ongoing care.

Working alongside a highly committed Post Discharge team, you’ll have opportunities to develop your clinical expertise and career , with training, education and CPD supported by the RMH. Enjoy a Monday to Friday roster with balanced Saturday coverage , providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and delivery of targeted brief interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs, where possible including family and carers in decisions

Ability to problem solve in a complex and changing environment.

Develop effective relationships with referrers and community public mental health services.

Work independently within a multidisciplinary team to support an efficient, effective and equitable response to referrals.

Current AHPRA registration relevant to the position.

Strong clinical skills in mental health assessment, treatment and brief interventions.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Person-centred approach, with the ability to involve consumers, families and carers in care decisions.

Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment.

Commitment to delivering timely, equitable and high-quality mental health care.

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume. Enquiries about alternative equivalent part-time or full-time opportunities are also encouraged.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with the Child Safe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory background and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (or equivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment

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