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Senior Mental Health OT Frontyard Services page is loadedSenior Mental Health OT Frontyard ServicesApply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Part time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: June 25, 2025 (30 days left to apply) job requisition id JR142437Job Description:Part Time, Fixed Term until June 30th 2026 (16 hours per week)Work within a values-driven, progressive organisation.Utilise your leadership skills and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve short- and long-term mental health goals with young people experiencing complex mental health.Work hands-on with clients to support psychosocial recovery and foster independence.Benefit from strong support, supervision, and continuous learning opportunities.About Us:Join a values-driven and progressive organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation. St Vincent''s Health Australia (SVHM) is part of Australia''s largest not-for-profit health and aged care network, renowned for providing diverse clinical services that positively impact lives across various spectrums. At SVHM, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare, including mental health services, community residential care, and more, all rooted in compassion and excellence.This role is part of the Check-In Community Mental Health team based at Frontyard Youth Services in Melbournes CBD. Frontyard Youth Services is located in Melbourne''s CBD as part of Melbourne City Mission (MCM). The mission is to support young people aged 12 to 25 in meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs while also guiding them towards pathways out of homelessness. Frontyard offers a dedicated youth homelessness access point, crisis accommodation with 18 beds, wraparound support services ranging from physical health to community connection plus outreach programs spanning Greater Melbourne and Victoria.The Frontyard Check-In Program was developed in 2017 and has recently been enhanced to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System. This enhanced program aims to ensure no one falls through the gaps of mental health service provision.The program aims to:Provide early and crisis intervention mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years presenting with complex mental health issues.Achieve short- and long-term mental health and social goals with an aim to improve overall health, wellbeing, daily living skills and social connectedness.Support better integration and transition to acute and non-acute mental health services.Develop and maintain partnershipswith service providersto facilitate referrals and access to appropriate care in a timely manner.About the opportunity:This role sits outside of a clinical setting and within a youth work environment, where youll be working hands-on with young people aged 17-25 at Frontyard. This role emphasises engagement, relationship-building, and practical skill development to support young people in achieving independence and working towards psychosocial recovery. If you are looking for variety and connection in your work, this space provides an opportunity for no two days to be the same with relational practice driving many of our outcomes.The primary responsibility of this role is to provide mental health OT expertise to support young people with complex mental health and social concerns who are part of the Check-In Program at Frontyard Youth Services. Additionally, the role will provide leadership support to the Grade 2 Mental Health OT and contribute to the leadership of the Check-In program team. You will contribute to developing and conducting an efficient, effective and therapeutically focused OT service, along with managing a small caseload of young people.In this unique role, you will focus on informal assessments and practical interventions rather than formal clinical assessments. As part of the Check-In Team at Frontyard, you''ll work in a dynamic youth work environment and play a pivotal role in delivering efficient, effective, and hands-on therapeutic services, with plenty of opportunities to connect and engage in fun activities with young people.Interventions may encompass a wide range of areas such as function and capacity, sensory modulation, social skills, vocational activities, and addressing physical health or substance use concerns. You''ll engage with clients on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, conducting holistic health assessments, facilitating client-driven goal setting, and developing care plans that empower clients to take charge of their own well-being.Classifications for this position will range from Occupational Therapist Gr 3:VG3 - VG6 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20) pro rata.Why join us:Work with a supportive team dedicated to empowering young lives.Gain variety in your day-today work with plenty of opportunities for fun.Be part of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.Enjoy an attractive salary package with benefits, including salary packaging.Benefit from strong support and supervision through St Vincents Mental Health Services.Embrace a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, promoting self-determination and personal growth.About you:We are looking for someone who:Has Occupational Therapy qualifications and current AHPRA registration.Is eligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.Brings a minimum of 7 years'' experience in relevant acute, community, and mental health settings.Demonstrates a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, evidence-based and recovery-oriented approaches.Excels in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and client-centred care.Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports, including collaborative care planning with young people, carers, and services.Is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to achieve positive outcomes.Screening criteria:National Police CheckWorking with Childrens CheckValid Victorian Drivers LicenseRight to Work in AustraliaApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Contact:Bridget Sloane, Acting Manager, ALERT, St Vincent''s Hospital: (03) 9231 2266Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Don''t miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people.Apply now to join us on this meaningful journey!1.LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position is part of the HealthCare for the Homeless Program (HfH). HfH comprises several services that support clients that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HfH aims to integrate and better coordinate existing services within St Vincents Hospital and where service gaps are identified, support the development of new services to meet the needs of our clients.This role is part of the Check-In Program based at Frontyard Youth Services in Melbournes CBD. Frontyard Youth Services offers a dedicated youth homelessness access point, crisis accommodation with 18 beds, wraparound support services ranging from physical health to community connection plus outreach programs spanning Greater Melbourne and Victoria.Frontyard Youth Services is part of Melbourne City Mission (MCM), and the Check-In Program is a unique collaboration between SVHM and MCM. The Check-In Program is a youth enhanced service, providing holistic care and support to young people aged 12 to 25 presenting with complex mental health and social concerns including a risk of homelessness.The Frontyard Check-In team was developed in 2017 and has recently been enhanced to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System. This enhanced program aims to ensure no one falls through the gaps of mental health service provision.The Check-In team aims to:Provide early and crisis intervention mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years presenting with complex mental health issues.Achieve short- and long-term mental health and social goals with an aim to improve overall health, wellbeing, daily living skills and social connectedness.Support better integration and transition to acute and non-acute mental health services.Develop and maintain partnershipswith service providersto facilitate referrals and access to appropriate care in a timely manner.2.POSITION PURPOSEThe primary responsibility of this role is to provide mental health OT expertise to support young people presenting to Frontyard Youth Services with complex mental health and social concerns. Additionally, the role will provide leadership support to the Grade 2 Mental Health OT and contribute to the leadership of the Check-In program team.This role is based in a dynamic youth work setting, where youll be working hands-on with young people aged 12-25 at Frontyard Youth Services to focus on developing crucial independent living skills and work towards psychosocial recovery. This space provides an opportunity for variety, for no two days to be the same, with plenty of opportunities to connect and engage in meaningful and fun activities with young people. Relationship-based practice and trauma informed care are key approaches to our work with clients.As part of the Check-In Team, you''ll play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and effective therapeutic services. Your responsibilities will include targeted interventions aimed at supporting psychosocial recovery, fostering individual independence, and enhancing health outcomes for clients with complex needs, as well as completing short to medium-term specialist assessments.Interventions may encompass a wide range of areas such as function and capacity, sensory modulation, social skills, vocational activities, and addressing physical health or substance use concerns. You''ll engage with clients on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, conducting holistic health assessments, facilitating client-driven goal setting, and developing care plans that empower clients to take charge of their own well-being.This position will receive clinical/professional support within St Vincents Mental Health Services, and through the ALERT Manager. Operational leadership onsite will sit with Frontyard.3.POSITION DUTIESWork within a holistic, traumainformed and Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice.Deliver targeted practical interventions with clients to support their short- and long-term goals towards achieving psychosocial recovery, individual independence and identified vocational activities of interest.Build a therapeutic alliance with identified clients and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their care.Deliver specialist programs to individuals or to groups.Manage a case load of clients and provide clinical leadership to Grade 2 OT.Undertake holistic comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the client using motivational interviewing and self-management approaches.Collaborative care planning with clients, carers and/or families in the context of their health, functional, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, and economic needsSupport the development of enhanced care and treatment plans that complement existing plans and promote improved recovery and outcomes, andUtilise discipline-specific OT skills to deliver a range of evidence-based assessment and interventions as required by clients and in line with current best practice.Support client generated goals that are realistic, time limited and based on addressing health and wellbeing needs.Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports to address specific client issues.Assessment and management of risk issues, including timely documentation of the plan and escalation.Monitor health outcomes and plan for the transition and exit from the program, ensuring appropriate long term community supports are in place on discharge.Provide supervision and clinical support to junior staff.Ensure all documentation, clinical handover and observations are completed each shift and in line with required SVHM and program standardsDisplay active participation in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.Complete annual clinical competencies.Responsibilities for portfolios as negotiated with ManagerParticipates in the recruitment and orientation of staff as delegated by Manager4.INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONSGeneralPerform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHMComply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directionsTreat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of ConductOnly access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessedParticipate in the annual SVHM performance review processDisplay adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the businessComply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisionsDisplay a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performanceClinical Quality and SafetyDemonstrated skills and knowledge in several of the following areas: mental health, complex care coordination, substance use, chronic disease management within a self-management framework, community-based service delivery and working with patients with psychosocial complexity.Skills and leadership experience commensurate with a senior clinical role.Experience with supervision of staff in discipline and care coordination skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary teamSuperior written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvementAttend clinical orientation upon commencementMaintain clinical registration and any required indemnity coverAlways work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertakenTake all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical proceduresComplete annual clinical competenciesMaintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical workConsult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely mannerCollaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare teamParticipate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day workPerson Centred CareEnsure clients receive information in an appropriate and accessible formatActively support clients tomake informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.Ensure clients are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.Health and SafetyProtect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directionsComplete required Fire and Emergency Training annuallyComplete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annuallyAttend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencementINCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 3)The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:CapabilityDemonstrated behaviourPersonalPersonal effectivenessSets and measures team goals, driving pursuit of higher standards of practiceLearning AgilityResponds to new and complex situations by adjusting behaviour appropriatelyOutcomesPatient/Resident centredMonitors satisfaction levels and proactively addresses issuesInnovation and ImprovementAnticipates problems and continuously improves systems and processesStrategyDriving ResultsTakes ownership for performance of team resultsOrganisational AcumenUses information and organisational knowledge to make decisions and achieve resultsPeopleWorking with and Managing othersLeads others and shares responsibilities, providing support and effective communicationCollaborationOperates Cross functionally and develops constructive relationships across the organisation6.SELECTION CRITERIA6.1ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSOccupational Therapy qualificationsCurrent AHPRA registrationEligible for membership with Occupational Therapy Australia Association.Minimum 7 years experience in relevant acute, community and mental health settings8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of and commitment to providing a comprehensive range of Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions and care coordination services, for young people with complex needs including mental illness.Understanding of evidenced based practice and models of occupational therapy (including the Model of Human Occupation) and their application in clinical practice.Knowledge of sensory modulation theory and intervention.Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.Sound working knowledge of and a commitment to the recovery approach in mental health, with a focus on working collaboratively with clients to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal goals.A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation.Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of St. Vincents Health (including clients, carers, family members and community agencies).Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills.Demonstrates an holistic approach to the overall coordination and management of health and wellbeing needs of clientsAbility to engage with clients and assist them to identify their health and wellbeing needs and co-ordinates services and providers to achieve desired outcomesAbility to facilitate client centred goals and structure interventions for goal attainment based on a comprehensive assessment.Extensive discharge planning and case conference experience, health service liaison and networkingCurrent Victorian Drivers LicenceCurrent or willing to undertake Working With Children Check and Police check.8.3O THER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSPostgraduate qualifications in related field highly regarded.Closing Date:24 June 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSimilar Jobs (2)Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitationlocations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 16, 2025 (21 days left to apply)Occupational Therapist Grade 3locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 16, 2025 (21 days left to apply)Job Alerts for future opportunitiesSet up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincents Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincents Hospital on The Park, St Georges Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres.We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victorias most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service. #J-18808-Ljbffr