Team Leader - Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service and Mental Health Social Emotional Wellbeing Team

• Opportunity for a Grade 4 OT, SW or Physio, or Grade 5 RN

• Limited Tenure to September 2024

• Full Time with Monthly ADO

• Box Hill/Ringwood Location
  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Program is looking for the right person to take on a nine month limited tenure role of Team Leader for both the Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service and the Mental Health Social and Emotional Well Being Team. External applicants will be offered ongoing employment in an equivalent role upon completion of the limited tenure opportunity.

This role will provide clinical and administrative leadership to Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Social and Emotional Wellbeing clinicians, and trainee roles and the broad range of associated activities.

Key areas of focus will include leadership support for Eastern Health Mental Health Services:

•  To engage in the delivery of integrated treatment practices for the spectrum of co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns in all interventions for consumers and their families/carers where these concerns are present.
•  To achieve the aim of strengthening clinical care and pathways to facilitate improved, supported, and culturally appropriate access to recovery-oriented mental health services for the Aboriginal communities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region

 You will play an integral role in supporting the connection and development of collaborative working relationships with Aboriginal Controlled Organisations/Aboriginal focused services and alcohol and other drug services to mental health services.

 The successful applicants will have experience in leading clinical service delivery in mental health settings and in the provision of recovery care.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising with the assessment and management of consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a range of clinical services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions, to people with a serious mental illness and a serious substance use disorder. 
• A sound knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical service delivery in mental health settings and drug and alcohol treatment settings. 
• Interest or experience in working with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems.
• Desire to support Aboriginal people to engage with Aboriginal Controlled Organizations and mainstream health services.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**