Community Psychosocial Worker

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Community Psychosocial Workers to join the Mental Health Division HOPE team located at Pascoe Vale South.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About Mental Health Divison:

Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.

Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.

We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.

About the Role:

We have an opening available and we are looking for an enthusiastic Community Psychosocial Worker, working part time ongoing 32hrs a fortnight to join the HOPE Program within Northern Health Mental Health Division located at Pascoe Vale South.

The Hospital Outreach Post Suicide Program (HOPE) is a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Community Psycho-social Workers and Carer/ Consumer Peer Support Workers and Consultant Psychiatrist.

In this role, you will work alongside clinical staff to provide direct psychosocial support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, while also supporting their families and carers.

You will play a key role in promoting positive mental health outcomes, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among service providers.

HOPE program collaboratively delivers up to 12 weeks practical support and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique social, economic, historical and environmental factors that have contributed to, or continue to contribute to, a consumer's suicidality.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Nil formal qualifications required however preference of progressing towards attaining qualifications in clinical area.
• Knowledge of the public mental health sector.

The Community Psychosocial Worker works collaboratively with consumers, carers and families in providing direct assistance to assist the consumer, with the support and clinical oversight of clinical staff to achieve their goals.

The Community Psychosocial worker is an integral part of the HOPE team, whilst building positive collaboration with community agencies.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a collaborative, passionate team focused on improving the lives of individuals with mental health challenges.
• Access professional development opportunities and ongoing support for career growth.
• Contribute to an innovative program that's making a real difference in the community.
• Work in a supportive environment that values respect, inclusion, and well-being.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located Position Description.

Alternatively, please contact: Yvette Woodburn, Program Manager on

Applications close Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.59pm.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.