5 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time, Part time
Organisation: Eastern Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, Community Services, Health and Allied Health, Family Violence Workers, Nursing
Reference: 31816
Senior Psychosocial Engagement Lead - Brief Intervention Team (incorporating HOPE)
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
Eastern Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Program has created and developed a Brief Intervention Team (BIT) which incorporates a suicide prevention stream (HOPE). BIT see people who appear to be experiencing mental ill health or psychological distress, who require a brief period of assessment, recovery-focused planning, therapy and specialist clinical mental health and psychosocial support. The role requires an experienced and highly skilled mental health professional, ideally with a background in working with people to address psychosocial issues, in order to support their recovery striving towards their preferred future. The role will provide leadership, supervision and support to other psychosocial engagement workers.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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!
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Full time, Part time
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Michele Orr - (03) 9040 9500Rebecca Garbutt - (03) 9040 9500