• Full-time fixed-term opportunity - Based in Parkville
• Multidisciplinary role open to Grade 4 OT, SW, Psych & RPN5
• Career progression and development opportunities

Your new team

Orygen Specialist Programs (OSP), a program of Melbourne Health, provides specialist mental health services for young people aged 15 to 25 and focuses on providing early intervention to young people with severe and complex mental illness.

The Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) team provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings including the Parkville and Malmsbury sites.

Your new role

• Provide high level project management, leadership and expertise to support the service design and delivery of an enhanced model of care to be delivered by the Orygen Custodial FYMHS team.
• Contribute to the development of Forensic Youth Mental Health services at Orygen
• As part of the reforms associated with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System (2021), it was recommended that Orygen lead the development of a service plan to expand custodial mental health services within youth justice settings across Parkville, Malmsbury and pending Cherry Creek (2023) precincts.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Stream Lead regarding the development of clinical policy and protocol regarding an enhanced and innovative model of care to support the delivery of specialist evidenced-based mental health services in youth justice custody and development of transition and care pathways.
• Support Stream Lead with integration of both Orygen specialist and primary clinical programs and policy, research and translation.

About You

• Relevant registration and qualifications (see attached position description)
• Comprehensive experience in the application of clinical practice, particularly in youth mental health as an Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Psychologist
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, resolving design issues, coordinate and writing documentation (i.e. policies, procedures, model of care) and undertaking consultation regarding model design and implementation
• Experience in effective and successful project governance and delivery
• Knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant

What you’ll get in return

• AH4 / RPN5 + employed by Melbourne Health under Mental Health / Psychologists EBA + 10.5% super + salary packaging
• Join us during this incredibly exciting time of growth and change - career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team

Orygen – leading the revolution

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.

Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always. Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.

Join the revolution

If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, apply now.

Please see link for position description: https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/d80e34d7-62e9-4cfe-931c-a54b9b614b2a/Senior-Project-Worker-Custodial-FYMHS-PD.pdf.aspx

Applications will close on the advertised date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We strive to continue to build a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people. We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.