Why Join RMH?
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Part time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight
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Deliver an innovative, evidence-based model of care using Open Dialogue principles.
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Support social network involvement and shared decision-making in treatment and care.
About the role
This role is a key member of the RMH MHS Inner Melbourne Community Mental Health Team; a team providing mental health, treatment, care and support in the City of Melbourne area (Carlton, CBD).
The team provides an innovative integrated Open Dialogue Model of Care as part of a translational research project under the auspices of the Victorian Collaborative Centre of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The team includes both clinical and lived and living experiences peer support workforce with a focus on participation of the consumers family/support network from the beginning of their engagement with the team.
Key Accountabilities
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Co-facilitate Open Dialogue network meetings with the consumer and their supports to understand their experience, needs and collaboratively develop a treatment plan
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Respond to people in crisis as well as provide routine treatment, care and support to consumers with complex mental health care needs and their support network, which may include carers, family, kin and supporters
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Work collaboratively with external service providers, including our academic partners who will be leading an evaluation research project for the pilot
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Provide leadership to the team and discipline specific supervision as required
About You
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You are registered psychiatric nurse.
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You have at least 5 years-experience in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness and psychiatric disability
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Ability to tolerate uncertainty and work in a flexible manner
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A willingness to share your emotional experience within Open Dialogue network meetings through reflections with your co-facilitator
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Experience in supporting teams to understand individuals within their family, community and cultural context
Benefits of Working at RMH
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Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
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Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
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Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
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Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
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Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.
Interested?
Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
Carly Johnson
Collaborative Centre Best Practice Consortium Lead
RMH MHS 0403673288
(Monday-Thursday)
Trevor Carlisle
Program Manager 0417387619
(Monday – Friday)
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
