Community Mental Health Engagement Worker
St Vincent's Health Australia
- Melbourne, VIC
- $73,808-84,572 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team
- Full time fixed term position for 18 months, Hawthorn location
You will engage and support consumers, carers and supporters to access mental health care and services for improved outcomes. You will be integrated within and supported by the community based clinical mental health teams providing an introduction to allied health and case management within mental health.
- Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice.
- Engage and support consumers and their families/carers navigating the range of services available and provide information about other community organisations
- Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Social Workers - An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Current Victorian driver’s license
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Free car parking
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.