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Fixed term, part time role working 19 hours per week until February 2028. Join our Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service to make a meaningful impact supporting patients, their families and carers. As the ICYMHS Triage Team Leader, you will work with Austin Health and other ICYMHS teams including external agencies. As a valuable team member of ICYMHS, you will work to model the core values of Austin Health through working as a senior clinician providing interventions ranging from telephone support and working through referral options and face-to-face assessments. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in a vibrant, innovative, therapeutic team who work together to improve outcomes for young people aged 0 -25 years of age.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a high standard of evidence-based care to infant/child to young people and their families and carers and other services
Work collaboratively with ICYMHS Teams and external agencies to ensure the best health outcomes
Demonstrate and model exemplary professional conduct
Work in partnership with the other team leader, consultant psychiatrist and Program Manager to foster a positive culture
Requirements:
Passion about working with children and young people and their family unit supporting them with mental health concerns
Knowledge and experience in the use of current theoretical approaches and best practice
Minimum 5 years mental health nursing experience and 7 years for allied health staff as per EBA
Post graduate qualification in mental health and AHPRA registration if applicable
Demonstrated senior experience and skills working with infant, child and youth services
Strong commitment to learning and best practice by maintaining and updating your professional development portfolio
What we offer:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options