Transition Recovery Specialist

**Max term part time role**:

- **Great location at Cheltenham**:

- **Competitive salary + salary packaging + Superannuation**

**Your new role**:
We’re looking for a compassionate **Psychosocial Support Worker** to join our **Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) Program**, supporting people with severe mental illness to build independence and wellbeing through early intervention.

Key responsibilities:

- Support clients to manage their mental health and daily living
- Promote healthy lifestyles and reduce harmful behaviours
- Strengthen social, family, and community connections
- Assist with access to education, employment, and support services

Make a real difference by helping clients work toward recovery and reduce their need for acute mental health services.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to **SCHADS Level 4 + super**, you can access the following.
- An **extra 17.5%** on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
- Ability to **increase your take-home pay**by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
- **10% discount** for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
- A** great location** in Cheltenham, close to public transport
- Access training and development opportunities to** help you grow**

**Your skills and experience**:
You will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare related discipline. You will also bring with you:

- Mental Health and/or Welfare qualification (desirable)
- Experience in community-based mental health support
- Knowledge of dual diagnosis, dual disability, and complex client needs
- Understanding of Recovery Frameworks and the Social Model of Health
- Familiarity with mental health legislation, policy, and service systems
- Competence in risk assessment, safety procedures, and clinical documentation
- Strong awareness of client vulnerabilities and safety for clients, families, and staff

View the position description

**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY**to submit your interest.

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.