Psychosocial Engagement Worker - Brief Intervention Team

Psychosocial Engagement Worker – Brief Intervention Team (incorporating HOPE)

• Full time with monthly day off or part time applications considered
• Forest Hill location | Car Parking available
• Be a part of the growing, dynamic community mental health sector with Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services at Eastern Health.

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

The Brief Intervention Teams, which incorporates Hospital Outreach Post Suicide attempt Engagement (HOPE), provides tailored, intensive clinicial and psycho-social support.  We provide support to people who might be experiencing mental ill health, thoughts of suicide, attempted suicide or psychological distress.  We aim to promote connection in life and prevent recurrent suicide attempts or death from suicide. Support is underpinned by the framework for recovery oriented practice, and is provided to families, friends and carers to strengthen their ability to provide informal supports to the person they care for.  The Psychosocial Engagement Worker is the key provider of information and linkages to community service systems.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:

• A tertiary mental health or related qualification (Nursing, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Services, Community Development, or related discipline)
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work extended hours when rostered, as required.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential
• A satisfactory police check is required prior to appointment

Desirable:

• Experience with, or completion of associated studies relating to Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Collaborative Recovery Model and family inclusive practice techniques
• Computer literacy skills – with demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications

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!

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

Next Steps

If 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 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.**