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Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT)MAT Leave Cover, Ending Dec 2025Salary Package: $88k - $112k + SuperannuationLocated at The AlfredGreat Staff Benefits!About usThe Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) provide specialist psychiatric clinical services and intensive support for adult clients aged 25 to 64 years who are experiencing mental illness and homelessness, itinerancy or are at risk of homelessness. A high proportion of HOPS clients have comorbid substance use disorders. As well as providing assertive case management services, the HOPS service delivery model also includes extensive triage, assessment, referral and secondary consultation services to several key homeless agencies within the Inner South catchment area. This extended service aims for better integration of services to prevent illness progression and earlier intervention to reduce the need for hospitalisation.About the roleThe successful applicant will be expected to provide client centred, recovery oriented, assertive clinical case management and community treatment to their allocated client load with multiple and complex needs. For instance, clients may have primary mental health issues, and may also have housing, drug and alcohol, forensic and general health problems. The successful applicant will also provide discipline specific skills across the multidisciplinary team. As part of the role the case manager will also provide secondary consultation, assessment and advice to other Inner South services working with complex needs clients including our partners Sacred Heart Mission and Launch Southbank.About youPostgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalentProven clinical experience working as a nurse in a community mental health setting with clients who are difficult to engage and present with complex needsA current drivers licence is required to undertake this rolePostgraduate qualifications in related health field, or working towards it, is strongly preferredProven post qualifying experience working as a clinician in a community mental health setting is highly desirableBenefitsSalary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOn-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens ServicesIf applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.Any queries please contact Laura Webster, Team Leader, HOPS on laura.webster@alfred.org.auApplications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 25th June 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website:www.alfredhealth.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr