Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 13th Sep 2021
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
The Eastern Health PARC Program is an initiative to expand support and treatment options within mental health services. The service is jointly run by the Eastern Health Adult Mental Health Service (EHAMHS) and MIND (Community Mental Health Services).
Linwood PARC is an 8 bed residential facility based in Box Hill whilst Maroondah PARC is a 10 bed residential facility based in East Ringwood. Both have 24 hour staffing. The purpose of the facilities is to provide short term intensive residential recovery care. The target group to be served will be adults requiring more support following an inpatient admission prior to returning home or those who are at risk of relapse where participation in the PARC program could prevent relapse from occurring. The team will provide individualised treatment to consumers, assisting them with the support required to prevent further deterioration of their illness and assist in their recovery. The units employ a highly collaborative service model, working with other parts of the service system and family and carers to support the consumers in meeting their goals.
We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Mental Health Clinician with experience working within a highly demanding, high consumer turnover service. The applicant needs to be highly motivated and innovative, can work autonomously and collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team. Able to undertake assessment of consumer’s function and implement targeted recovery plans in collaboration with MIND staff. This is a new role within the team and will provide the opportunity to develop and expand our current services.
The PARC position will work full time Monday to Friday on a permanent basis. It will be based across both our Linwood and Maroondah PARCs located in Box Hill and East Ringwood respectively.
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
For this interesting and dynamic role we require candidates who possess the ability to:
At all times work within the professional standards, codes and behaviours that are legislated through the relevant professional bodies and Eastern Health Policy, Standards and Practice Guidelines.
“Our mental health rehabilitation services’ vision is to provide culturally sensitive, holistic and wellness focused services that promotes, values and respects the dignity and lived experience of individuals facing mental health challenges. We will do this by working collaboratively with individuals and their support networks to help them pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.”
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
If you have the ability and drive to make a difference take hold of this opportunity and apply today!
Please note:
Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence