Family therapist - HOPE/CATT (RPN/OT/SW Gr4)
The Alfred Foundation, Alfred, NY, United States
About Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‑quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. It operates over 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff deliver exceptional, equitable, locally connected care. Education and training are central to staff development, fostering a commitment to continuous growth.
Position Details
Role: Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker – Grade 4
Employment: Permanent, Part‑time (0.8EFT / 64 hours)
Location: St Kilda Road
Continuous professional development opportunities and regular supervision
What’s In It For You
Fitness Passport – subscription to select gyms across Melbourne
Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment
Work‑life balance
What You’ll Be Doing
The incumbent will work two days per week with the HOPE team, providing individuals and their identified family, carers and significant others with Single Session Family Therapy to manage distress and enable effective support. The other two days will involve working with CATT.
About You
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) – Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a tertiary qualification in mental health nursing (postgraduate diploma minimum).
Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) – Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board (AHPRA) and postgraduate qualifications in mental health.
Registered Social Worker (SW) – Approved social work degree with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience.
Qualification or progress towards a postgraduate qualification in Family Therapy.
Experience delivering Single Session Family Therapy in psychiatric settings.
Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy.
Australian working rights.
2025 Influenza vaccination.
Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a Background Check.
Other Benefits
Salary packaging & Novated leasing through Maxxia.
On‑site car (subject to availability) & bike parking.
On‑site fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport Health and Fitness.
Child care services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
Closing Date
11 pm AEST, Tuesday 5th May 2026.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact Juliet Thornton, Team Leader, Hope – J.Thornton@alfred.org.au.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Vaccine Requirement
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‑quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. It operates over 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff deliver exceptional, equitable, locally connected care. Education and training are central to staff development, fostering a commitment to continuous growth.
Position Details
Role: Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker – Grade 4
Employment: Permanent, Part‑time (0.8EFT / 64 hours)
Location: St Kilda Road
Continuous professional development opportunities and regular supervision
What’s In It For You
Fitness Passport – subscription to select gyms across Melbourne
Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment
Work‑life balance
What You’ll Be Doing
The incumbent will work two days per week with the HOPE team, providing individuals and their identified family, carers and significant others with Single Session Family Therapy to manage distress and enable effective support. The other two days will involve working with CATT.
About You
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) – Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a tertiary qualification in mental health nursing (postgraduate diploma minimum).
Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) – Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board (AHPRA) and postgraduate qualifications in mental health.
Registered Social Worker (SW) – Approved social work degree with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience.
Qualification or progress towards a postgraduate qualification in Family Therapy.
Experience delivering Single Session Family Therapy in psychiatric settings.
Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy.
Australian working rights.
2025 Influenza vaccination.
Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a Background Check.
Other Benefits
Salary packaging & Novated leasing through Maxxia.
On‑site car (subject to availability) & bike parking.
On‑site fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport Health and Fitness.
Child care services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
Closing Date
11 pm AEST, Tuesday 5th May 2026.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact Juliet Thornton, Team Leader, Hope – J.Thornton@alfred.org.au.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Vaccine Requirement
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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