Psychosocial Engagement Worker
2 months ago
Psychosocial Engagement Worker - Brief Intervention Team (incorporating HOPE)
Forest Hill location | Car Parking available
Be a part of the growing, dynamic community mental health sector with Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services at Eastern Health.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Brief Intervention Teams, which incorporates Hospital Outreach Post Suicide attempt Engagement (HOPE), provides tailored, intensive clinicial and psycho-social support. We provide support to people who might be experiencing mental ill health, thoughts of suicide, attempted suicide or psychological distress. We aim to promote connection in life and prevent recurrent suicide attempts or death from suicide. Support is underpinned by the framework for recovery oriented practice, and is provided to families, friends and carers to strengthen their ability to provide informal supports to the person they care for. The Psychosocial Engagement Worker is the key provider of information and linkages to community service systems.
About you
**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
**Essential**:
A tertiary mental health or related qualification (Nursing, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Services, Community Development, or related discipline)
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work extended hours when rostered, as required.
A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential
A satisfactory police check is required prior to appointment
**Desirable**:
Experience with, or completion of associated studies relating to Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Collaborative Recovery Model and family inclusive practice techniques
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Contact Person
MICHELE ORR
Contact Number
(03) 9095 9400
Alternate Contact Person
Beck Garbutt
Alternate Contact Number
(03) 9094 9500
Closing Date
19/04/2024
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