Allied Health Educator (Mental Health) at Workday

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Supervision, Reflective Practice, Curriculum Design, Educational Facilitation, Mental Health Service Delivery, Clinical Leadership, Mentorship, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Consumer-Centered Care

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Permanent part time Hours: 64 hours a fortnight Salary: as per Mental Health EBA Grade 5 (SW /OT) Location: Onsite, across Mercy Mental Health Program sites Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Brian Jackson Jacksonb@mercy.com.au Mobile: 0429 948 107 Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Join the Mercy Mental Health Learning & Development Team as an Allied Health Educator (OT / SW), to lead Social Work & Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, work as a team to design and deliver educational activities to program wide workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers and Occupational Therapists interested in joining Mental Health education space. Key role in coordination, design, facilitation and evaluation of the Social Work & Occupational Therapy Graduate Program and Allied Health Undergraduate Program Contributes and support the design, delivery and evaluation of professional development activities to wider workforce as part of Mercy Mental Health Program Learning & Development Team What you’ll bring As an Allied Health Educator, you bring a strong commitment to supporting teaching and developing AH graduates and undergraduates, and other AH clinicians. You are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that is both compassionate and recovery-focused prioritizing consumer-centered care at every opportunity. About you: An approved degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Minimum of 7 years' relevant clinical mental health experience Extensive experience and expertise in mental health service delivery Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with the ability to provide direct support, supervision and mentorship that promotes professional growth of AH clinicians Experienced in providing clinical supervision and facilitating reflective practice A current Victorian Driver’s license and ability to drive a work vehicle Desirable: Post registration qualification in education – Cert IV in Training and Assessment To thrive in this role, you will have: Excellent clinical, time management, organisational, prioritization and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience in facilitating clinical supervision, reflective practice, completing skills assessments, developing learning objectives with clinicians You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

Lead the Social Work and Occupational Therapy Graduate Program and design educational activities for the wider workforce. Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional development and undergraduate programs within the Mental Health Learning & Development Team.