Clinical Mental Health

Reference Number:52754: Clinical Mental Health - Grade 3 - Dietitian Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is unmatched. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride‑sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Clinical Mental Health Dietitian to join the Northern Mental Health Dietetics team. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‑based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, mental health services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About Mental Health Division: Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria. Within the Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services. About the Role This role requires a suitably qualified dietitian to deliver high‑quality nutrition services across the Northern Mental Health Services (AMHS). It is suited to a dietitian with an understanding of mental health dietetics, a commitment to weight inclusive care practices and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities Undertaking a direct consumer facing role across the AMHS including community, sub‑acute and acute sites. Provision of nutrition support to consumers with severe mental illness who are at risk of or experiencing metabolic syndrome and severe eating disorders. Provision of group work and education. Providing support and education to staff across the multidisciplinary teams, and contribution to the orientation and training of staff with the support & direction of the senior clinical dietitians. Contributing to innovation in quality improvement, service evaluation and research. Qualifications Demonstrated experience in the management of consumers with severe mental illness including eating disorders. Demonstrated commitment to weight‑inclusive care and ability to apply non‑stigmatising approaches into practice. Experience working collaboratively with other health care team members. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in individual and group counselling. Ability to demonstrate effective presentation skills for the purpose of education for staff, students and consumers. Ability to work independently and part of a multidisciplinary team. Next Steps . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Jen Williams, Mental Health Allied Health Director on or ***. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr