Introduction
In order to be selected for interview for this role, we would like you to address a set of selection criteria in writing.
-Clearly detail which position you are applying for – there are a number of positions. The reference number for each position is on the bottom left-hand side of each page of the Position Description – ie. “MHCSS062”
-Letter of application (including addressing of Selection Criteria) to be no greater than four A4 pages – in Arial font – 11pt
-Comprehensive resume to be no more than 5 A4 pages.
-You must address all selection criteria in your letter of application.
-Address your application letter to:
Tracey Swadling
Regional Operations Manager MHCSS Bayside Region
Prahran Mission
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Selection Criteria
Characteristics:
-Describe your understanding of this type of role and relate your experience to date.
-Articulate your understanding of the philosophy and provision of strengths-based recovery focused services to persons with complex psychiatric disability or functional limitation as a result of serious mental illness.
-Ability to provide evidence based, outcome oriented interventions.
-Demonstrated experience of working effectively with mental health consumers with multiple needs within a mix of clinical, community and/or MHCSS sectors.
-Demonstrated knowledge and ability to collaborate with consumers and other relevant individuals and agencies across the community, acute and sub-acute services to achieve planned outcomes.
-Demonstrated ability to use a client centred approach to engage and support clients with multiple needs to achieve whole of person outcomes.
-Demonstrated ability providing family sensitive practice/carer support.
Key Responsibilities:
-Ability to foster, maintain and enhance partnerships and/or shared care relationships.
-Demonstrated capacity to provide discipline specific services in discipline area.
-Ability to work autonomously, exercising sound professional judgment and seeking advice and consultation when appropriate.
-Extensive knowledge of the community and healthcare sectors.
-A high level of skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs.
-Provide an overall summary of your in-depth experience and any other qualities that you would bring to the role.
Requirements:
Mandatory
- Formal Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing or other allied health disciplines.
- Please provide evidence.
Drivers Licence
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable Selection Criteria
-Knowledge of the Bayside region and its networks.
-Knowledge of Alfred and/or other clinical services
-Experience in working with, and sensitivity to, a variety of cultures, including the use of interpreters.
-Ability to speak a language relevant to the Bayside community.
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