Employment Opportunity - Fintry Community - Administrative assistant

Administrative assistant

Organisational context:

Fintry Community Incorporated (Fintry) is a small community-based organisation that provides a secure and supportive environment for people living with a mental illness. The service operates in partnership with Housing Choices Australia.

Program Area/location

3/106 Hodgkinson Street Clifton Hill 3068

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Program Manager Fintry receives recurrent PDRS funding from Department of Human Services as Supported Accommodation.

Position Context:

The purpose of this 16 hours position is to undertake the administrative, financial function including payroll, perform the duty of the document controller, for the policy and procedure manual, managing archives file, report quarterly data to the Department of Health (DH), finalising the publication of the Newsletter, and maintaining the membership register and mailing list for Fintry Community, and provide administrative support to the Program Manager.

Essential:

Relevant experiences in administration or similar position.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant experiences in bookkeeping using MYOB or similar accounting packages.

Ability to process payroll.

Ability to write financial report.

Demonstrated computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Package preferably Excel and Publisher.

Desirable:

Tertiary qualifications in relevant area of specialty or in the process of achieving the same are desirable.

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

A position description is available by calling the Program Manager on 9489 4274.

Smoking Cessation for Mental Health Professionals

One-day training session on Smoking Cessation for Mental Health Professionals offered by Quit Victoria

Topics covered include:

• Smoking and disadvantage
• The important role of health professionals in addressing smoking with their clients
• The health effects and benefits of quitting
• Understanding smoking behaviour
• Motivational interviewing and smoking cessation
• Integrating smoking cessation into the routine provision of client care
• Barriers to addressing smoking cessation
• Quit Victoria’s services and resources

The next Mental Health training day will be held on 29th July, 2010 and will cost $100 (including lunch, morning and afternoon teas). The day will consist of information sharing, small group discussion and case scenarios.

If you would like further information, please contact Judi Brewster on 9635 5503 (Mon/Wed/Thurs) or Judi.Brewster@cancervic.org.au

"Mental Ill-Health in Australia: A 21st Century Approach" - Prof Pat McGorry

Special public lecture by 2010 Australian of the Year, Prof Patrick McGorry

The Monash Neuroscience and Mental Health Network welcomes you to a public lecture

"Mental Ill-Health in Australia: A 21st Century Approach"

Prof Patrick McGorry, 2010 Australian of the Year

When: Wednesday 30 June, 2010 from 6pm

Where: South One Lecture theatre, Building 64, Monash University, Clayton campus

RSVPs are essential and close 27 June, 2010. RSVP to Lisa.Hutton@monash.edu or nmh@med.monash.edu.au

Caring for Carers: Depression, Anxiety and the Impact of Caring - Live Satellite Broadcast

The following was received from the Mental Health Council of Australia:

Caring for Carers: Depression, Anxiety and the Impact of Caring

Tuesday 29th June 8.00pm (AEST) and Friday 2nd July 12.30pm – Live satellite broadcast

This program discusses the experiences and particular challenges for carers supporting a person with mental health problems. The importance of carers as part of the care team, and useful strategies for supporting a person with a mental illness are included. The program assists health practitioners to develop practical ways to support and encourage carers to look after themselves. Support, counselling and respite services are also examined.

Produced with funding from beyondblue: the national depression initiative.

Click here for more information about this program.

Working with Paranoia & Unusual Beliefs Workshop

The following was received from Prahran Mission:

Working with Paranoia & Unusual Beliefs workshop

With Peter Bullimore

Wednesday 14th July, 2010

9am – 4.30pm. Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (Jenny Florence Room)

$100 full fee / $20 concession

This one-day workshop for mental health professionals and consumers will provide an opportunity to learn new approaches to understanding and working with people who experience paranoia and unusual beliefs.

Click here for more information.

‘Culturally Competent Mental Health Service Provision for a Multicultural Society’

The following was received from the Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit:

‘Culturally Competent Mental Health Service Provision for a Multicultural Society’

A 5-module training course for all mental health professionals

“Culturally competent mental health service provision for a multicultural society” is a series of 5 one day sessions designed to provide specialist mental health and PDRSS workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to promote and develop culturally responsive mental health services.

Conducted by the Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit (VTPU) with the help of the Victorian Foundation for the Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) and Action on Disability in Ethnic Communities (ADEC), the course introduces participants to relevant legal, organizational, professional and individual issues and includes:

• A whole of organisation approach to improving cultural responsiveness
• Engaging with the community
• Understanding Australia’s migration patterns (past and present) and common acculturation experiences
• The lived experience of consumers and carers from CALD backgrounds
• Working effectively with interpreters
• Understanding the impact of cultural values, sense of self and emotions on assessment and recovery-oriented practice
• Negotiating explanatory models of illness
• Responding to the additional needs of people from refugee backgrounds

While the content builds from one session to the next and participants are encouraged to complete all 5 sessions, participants may also choose to enrol in single sessions.

To register and for further information, please click here.

SAFE in Oz - ‘An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Self Abuse’

The following was received from SAFE in Oz:

‘An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Self Abuse’ $330 inclusive of GST

(pre-requisite for a three day workshop; ‘Facilitating The SAFE in Oz Consumer Program’.)

Chirnside Park – 12th & 13th July 2010

Foster – 15th & 16th July 2010

Benalla – 4th & 5th August 2010

Langwarrin – 12th & 13th August 2010

Narre Warren – 16th & 17th August 2010

Melton – 19th & 20th August 2010

Who should attend the training workshops?

Mental health workers, carers who work with individuals who self-abuse, youth workers, drug and alcohol workers, student counsellors, teachers, GP’s, psychologists, counsellors, and anyone who wishes to better understand self-abuse.

There are limited places available for these workshops, therefore, it is advisable to register and finalise payments early.

Please see the workshop flyer outlining details and costs and a Registration Form.

Visit our website and view our Newsletter – ‘Hope, Help & Hanging Out’.

OCD: Present and Future - Workshop - ADAVIC

The following was received from the Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria:

“OCD: PRESENT AND FUTURE”

A Professional Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

Friday, 6th August 2010

APS endorsed activity (7 Generalist Points)

Presented by

By Dr Scott Blair-West, Consultant Psychiatrist (MBBS DPM FRANZCP), Senior Fellow,

Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne Medical Director, Anxiety

and Depression Program, The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond.

This workshop will be invaluable for:

Any psychologist, case manager, mental health worker and/or social worker assisting clients who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and those who are affected by OCD.

About the Presenter:

Dr Blair-West trained at the Austin Hospital completing his specialist qualifications in Psychiatry in 1993. He subsequently worked as lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry in the consultation liaison department for 5 years, whilst starting a private practice specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety disorders especially OCD. He has been in full time private practice since 1998 and the Medical Director of the Anxiety and Depression Program (ADP) at The Melbourne Clinic since 2002. He now specialises in comprehensive management of anxiety disorders, developing new and intensive inpatient programs for OCD, novel treatment approaches for OCD and CBT supervision for psychiatrists and trainees. He regularly teaches CBT to trainees and talks to community and self-help groups on anxiety related issues.

For more information, please click here.

This workshop will be available to 50 participants only. If you would like to take part in the program we would encourage you to book early!

Bookings can now be made online.

Bookings close Tuesday 20th July 2010

Employment Opportunity - ARAFEMI - Executive Director

The following was received from ARAFEMI:

ARAFEMI’s mission is to promote and improve the well being of people affected by mental illness.

To be a strong contender for this role, you will need to be a highly motivated leader and manager. You will be an excellent communicator with a track record of developing marketing and communication plans and building successful stakeholder relationships in order to advance ARAFEMI’s profile, enhance its growth and support its sustainability beyond its present levels. An understanding and commitment to the provision of quality mental health is essential. Experience working with philanthropic organisations to leverage growth would be an advantage.

Candidates are asked to reply to each of the following criteria. Candidates should outline their relevant experience at a senior level, using examples to illustrate their experience.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a clinical discipline and/or health management, and or business qualifications
• Experience providing mentorship and leadership to an organisation
• Demonstrated skills in organisational management
• An understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals, their families and carers
• Proven experience building and developing strategic partnerships
• Excellent oral and written communications and a strong ability to clearly communicate with a diverse range of staff
• Development and promotion of team-work at a service, program and cross-functional level to enhance performance

To apply for this role, please download the position description from our website: www.arafemi.org.au. Only applications that address the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: June 25 2010

For further enquiries please contact Anne Holland on 0418 369 235 or email Anne on leanholl@bigpond.net.au

“Why should YOU care about young people’s mental health?” Free Lecture with Pat McGorry

The following was received from Orygen Youth Health:

Professor Pat McGorry, Australian of the Year and a world-leader in youth mental health, will speak at a free public lecture as part of Melbourne Health Research Week 2010.

When: Tuesday 15 June 2010 at 5.30pm for a 6pm start

Where: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Charles La Trobe Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Function Centre, Grattan Street, Parkville

Melways ref: map 2B A7, B7 or map 43 F4

Public transport:

59 tram along Flemington Road

19 tram along Royal Parade

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Call 9342 7814 or email catherine.lander@mh.org.au

Understanding Depression - Workshop

The following was received from Orygen Youth Health:

Places still available

Understanding Depression workshop

Date: Tuesday 22 Jun 2010

Time: 9:30am - 3pm

Cost: $130

This session aims to provide participants with an understanding of the signs and symptoms of depression in young people. It will also aim to identify the broad treatment options for managing depression in young people. Clinicians from the Mood & Anxiety Clinic at Orygen Youth Health will facilitate this session.

Training sessions will be held at:

Orygen Youth Health

35 Poplar Road, Parkville Vic 3052

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Sandra Biggs on

9342 3744 or training@orygen.org.au

Download a registration form

You must register and have your registration confirmed to be able to attend these workshops.