Mental Health Social Worker - Grade 1

Position Title Mental Health Social Worker - Grade 1
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location
Award Classification Health Professionals (77) (Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024) - QUAL SOC WR Gr1 Y7
Hours (per fortnight) 80Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position SummaryMental Health Social Worker (Grade 1) - Yarra Ranges Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

• Permanent Full time | Monthly day off | Five weeks annual leave
• Lilydale location | Work in the picturesque Yarra Valley
• New service model stemming from the Royal Commission recommendations

Eastern HealthEastern 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.Now is your chance to shape the future of Mental Health and wellbeing in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported and includedMental Health and Wellbeing Locals are being established across Victoria focusing on care and support for people aged 26 and over who are experiencing Mental Health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug treatment and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters. Eastern Health has partnered with Wellways, Inspiro and Oonah to deliver the Yarra Ranges Local which will offer a "how can we help?" and no wrong door approach making it easier for people to access the support they need close to their home, improving capacity of individuals to engage in our community and respond to any future psychological distress.About the roleWe are seeking a Mental Health clinician to join the Yarra Ranges Local in a new position as Grade One Social Worker. You will play a vital role in ensuring that consumers, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive Mental Health care. This role will ensure decisions are always either directly or indirectly aimed at ensuring the person with lived experience is at the centre of all we do and that the ethos and values of clinical professionalism are imbued within the culture of the organisation and play an integral role in changing and shaping the way Mental Health and wellbeing services and supports are delivered to the Yarra Ranges community.The Grade One Social Worker will provide services to people experiencing a range of Mental Health and wellbeing challenges. Services will be provided within a strength based, person centred, trauma informed, goal and recovery-oriented framework. The Social Worker will work alongside the individual consumers and their carers with an individual plan designed to promote, foster and sustain personal recovery. The position works within a multidisciplinary team of varying experience, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritises participants needs and enhances service delivery.There will be a strong learning and development culture within the team with a focus on growth learning, reflective practice, supervision and self-care. This role will also be supported by an Eastern Health Social Work educator.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:

• A degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a Social Worker
• A strong commitment to high quality, person centred care, that respects and upholds the human rights of individuals
• Relevant theoretical knowledge, skills and/or experience in the provision of evidence based social work assessment and interventions in a recovery oriented Mental Health setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with participants, families, carers and supporters in co creating individualised recovery plans designed to promote, foster and sustain personal recovery.
• Understanding of and/or demonstrated experience or integrating lived/living experience expertise throughout various models of care
• Skills and experience in Single Session Family Consultations (SSFC) or willingness to undertake training provided by Eastern Health

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 offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next StepsIf you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

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 .For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: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.**Contact Person Brooke Trevorah
Contact Number (03) 9895 4970
Contact Email brooke.trevorah@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Kirsty Jungwirth
Alternate Contact Number (04) 1143 7375
Closing Date 14/05/2024
Position Description PD - Yarra Ranges Local - Grade 1Social Worker.pdfApplication Guide
SharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.