Psychiatric Services Officer

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East Bentleigh CCU provides community residential psychosocial rehabilitation to consumers (18-64 years old) who have a serious mental illness and associated psychosocial impairments. East Bentleigh CCU provides a home-like environment where consumers can continue their recovery from mental illness and develop their skills and capacity for independent living in order to facilitate a transition to the community. East Bentleigh CCU offers an initial four week residential assessment that may be followed by a medium-term psychosocial rehabilitation program based on individual needs. Referral sources predominantly include Monash Health community mental health teams (CCTs and MSTTs), adult acute inpatient psychiatric units, and the secure extended care unit (SECU).

Job summary

The Mental Health Officer provides support and delivers care to consumers who are experiencing continuous and severe symptoms of mental illness within the East Bentleigh Continuing Care Environment. The Mental Health Officer works under the general direction of a Registered Division 1 Nurse or Allied Health clinician, to provide therapeutic or practical programs to consumers. The Mental Health Officer reports to the Nurse Manager. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Shahbaaz Singh Sandhu on 0448 474 276

Position Description can be found here

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: June 6th, 2025