Community Mental Health Engagement Worker

17 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Austin Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 44157

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

**Community Mental Health Engagement Worker (CMHEW) - MENTAL HEALTH**

Newly graduated health professionals who are nurses (registered and enrolled), social workers and occupational therapists are eligible to be employed in CMHEW positions in community-based adult service.These exciting positions are full time,18 month fixed term contract positions on community teams in the Mental Health Divison at Austin Health.

**Seeking applicants who**:

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Are vibrant, enthusiastic, and motivated.**:

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Want to make a difference in the lives of others.**:

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Are keen to grow and develop in a collaborative team environment.**

**Do you want to be part of**:

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a team that delivers specialized support in mental health.**:

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a values lead organization promoting the human rights of people living with a mental illness.**:

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a fantastic employee culture and a friendly place to be**

**The will offer the following**:

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Comprehensive induction & orientation to teams, services, and the clinical work**:

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Opportunities to learn and implement evidence-based practice**:

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Working within multidisciplinary teams which include Lived Experience**:

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Opportunity to work in a range of adult mental health settings and services**:

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Engagement with families and carers and other community stakeholders**:

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Equitable workload allocation to allow for graded development of skills and competencies**:

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A range of support and supervision models including peer support and discipline specific supervision**

The mental health division has a child and youth stream, an adult stream and a range of specialty programs that ensures Austin Health is an employee of choice for graduates and experienced staff embarking on a new career.

In addition to the opportunities outlined, Austin Health offers a range of member benefits such as discounts with local and online traders, gyms, cafes, dining venues and other services.

**If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact**:
Kate Lhuede / Discipline Senior Occupational Therapist

Lisa Hebel /Discipline Senior Social Worker

Emma Barker/ Director of Mental Health Nursing

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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