An exciting opportunity exists to join a thriving, engaged team of clinicians providing outreach treatment to a cohort of young people aged 5- 18 years and their families/Carers presenting with complex mental health and psychosocial difficulties. You will get exposure to a multidisciplinary team led by consultant psychiatrists partnering with experienced clinicians. IMOS is a highly supportive, collaborative, and hard-working team where clinicians can develop advanced clinical skills rapidly.

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About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

About Us

Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS) provides assessment and treatment for infants, children, adolescents, young people and their families. We work with the 0-18 age in the Southern Region. We provide a comprehensive assessment service and a range of treatment options including inpatient treatment in times of crisis, community (outpatient) treatment, group programs, family therapy, and specialist services. The Intensive Mobile Outreach Stream (IMOS) provides treatment for referrals received by our service. We work with families in addressing a number of complex issues that families may be experiencing including school refusal, parent/child relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma related issues, self-harm, suicidal thinking, eating disorders.

About the Role

This position will suit an individual who enjoys working collaboratively with families to address their identified areas of concern. This is a fast paced team that thrives on multidisciplinary team involvement.

This is a full time position. The position is based in Dandenong but you will be required to travel within the Monash Health catchment area to provide outreach treatment to our client group. The core business hours of this team are 8.30 -5.00pm.

The position is an Allied Health Grade 2, Psychologist Grade 2, or Nurse Grade 3 level. (YB23, YB50, YC45, PK4, RP35)

Monash Health will offer:

• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging
• Friendly and supportive culture
• Opportunity to experience various teams
• On-going supervision and professional development

What You need to know

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System by clicking Apply Now – e-mail applications will not be considered. Existing Monash Health employees should apply using their Monash Health employee account. Please call Recruitment Services on 9265 2776 for assistance.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same)
• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.