Psychosocial Support Worker

**Job no**: 890815
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Barossa
**Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health, Support Services
- **Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health**, Angaston/Barossa**:

- **Salary: OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata)**:

- **Permanent Part-time position working 11.25 hours per week**

**Overview**

Join Our Motivated New Community Mental Health Team in the Beautiful Barossa Valley

SA Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-time, Ongoing Psychosocial Support Worker to join our dynamic and motivated Mental Health team within the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented services tailored to the needs of our local community.

As a Mental Health Psychosocial Support Worker, you will work under the supervision of clinical professionals, providing non-clinical, integrated psychosocial support services to mental health consumers across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Your primary focus will be assisting consumers and service providers in understanding the concept of recovery and rehabilitation, serving as a recovery and wellness resource.

Through the provision of direct day-to-day tasks, you will support consumers in accomplishing their stated goals within their care plan. Your practical approach and commitment to fostering a recovery-oriented environment will play a crucial role in empowering individuals on their journey towards mental wellbeing.

Working in the picturesque Barossa Valley, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a motivated and collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health services. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals while enjoying the beauty and charm of this renowned wine region.

At SA Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where teamwork, respect, and professional growth are valued. We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a dynamic and progressive healthcare organisation.

To learn more about the benefits of working for SA Health, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

**Check(s)**
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

**Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)**

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found**here**

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref**:890815**

**Enquiries**

Name: Petrina Roennfeldt

Title: Nurse Consultant and Youth Consultation Liaison

Phone: 0435577745

**Application Closing Date**

**19 January 2025 - 11.55PM**

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**Advertised**: 28 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 19 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time