aBOUT THE ROLE:

Summary of the role: We are very excited to be able to advertise for a Mental Health Occupational Therapy Educator to support clinicians in our new Transition to Mental Health Practice Occupational Therapy program. We currently have Occupational Therapy Transition Clinicians across Saltwater Clinic in Footscray and Wyndham Clinic in Hoppers Crossing. This is an exciting opportunity for existing educators or experienced Occupational Therapists interested in entering the education space. The Transition Program is a 12-month program targeted towards Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who already have at least 2 years of experience from another field and are interested in moving into mental health. The transition positions give experienced clinicians the opportunity to enter the mental health workforce with structured learning support to build mental health capability. The positions will be supported by clinical educators. The transition positions will be supported by the Learning and Development Team.

• Mercy Mental Health, multiple sites, Footscray (Saltwater Clinic), Hoppers Crossing (Wyndham Clinic).
• Part-Time Fixed Term, 0.4 EFT, 12-month contract
• Support and nurture Occupational Therapy Transition Clinicians
• Provide clinical education and individual clinical supervision/group reflective practice
• Serve as a valued member of the Learning and Development Team
• Work alongside our other allied health (Occupational Therapy and Social Work), Psychology and Nursing educators to support the wider mental health workforce and student programs.

ABOUT YOU:

• An approved degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Extensive experience and expertise in mental health service delivery
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive a work vehicle
• Post registration qualification in education or relevant clinical area (desirable)

ABOUT US:

Mercy Mental Health (South West Area Mental Health Service) is a public mental health service supporting people in south west metropolitan Melbourne with severe and complex mental illnesses by providing acute and community-based care. Services are available to adults through acute inpatient programs, residential rehabilitation programs and crisis and community recovery-focused treatment programs. We also deliver inpatient and community specialist perinatal mental health services to women and infants in western Victoria.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 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 is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Natasha Stresnjak, Senior Psychiatric Nurse/Manager Learning and Development
• Adham Hammoud, Allied Health Educator/Social Work Discipline Lead
• 03 9928 7444