Mental Health Officer

Excellent benefits, including salary packagingAbout the Role

The Mental Health Officer provides assistance to the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service Social Workers, by advocating for consumers and providing specific intervention and assessment in welfare services.

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of needs to escort consumers to external appointments which may include; accommodation placements, Launch Housing, Centrelink and the State Trustees OfficeAssist with the collection of consumers personal belongings Assist consumers to obtain material aid Participate in the Inpatient Group program to promote principles of recovery, and ensure information of consumers rights and responsibilities are available Classifications for this position will range from Mental Health Officer Level 1 SO11 - SO18 ($52,306 - $62,337 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution: Good communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated skills in engaging consumers with complex needs Ability and commitment to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainAbout the Team We work collaboratively with peer workers, consumer and carer-consultants and the Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Everyone receives training in Strengths and support to participate in Productive Ward and Safewards.

Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent's We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people's personal strengthsWe believe that people have the capacity to recover, reclaim and transform their livesWe nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progressionOur work in this field is internationally recognisedWe believe that the preferred setting for our work is in the community and that the community is an oasis of resourcesYou will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumersGreat location, with easy access to public transport and to the city of Melbourne with trams, buses and trains on the doorstop of the hospital and a vibrant, active social scene close byWhat We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementWorking at St Vincent's 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.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:Alternate Contact:Closing Date:9 May 2024 11:59pm Job Description: Permanent part time, 20h per weekFriendly & supportive teamExcellent benefits, including salary packagingAbout the Role

The Mental Health Officer provides assistance to the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service Social Workers, by advocating for consumers and providing specific intervention and assessment in welfare services.

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of needs to escort consumers to external appointments which may include; accommodation placements, Launch Housing, Centrelink and the State Trustees OfficeAssist with the collection of consumers personal belongings Assist consumers to obtain material aid Participate in the Inpatient Group program to promote principles of recovery, and ensure information of consumers rights and responsibilities are available Classifications for this position will range from Mental Health Officer Level 1 SO11 - SO18 ($52,306 - $62,337 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution: Good communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated skills in engaging consumers with complex needs Ability and commitment to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainAbout the Team We work collaboratively with peer workers, consumer and carer-consultants and the Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Everyone receives training in Strengths and support to participate in Productive Ward and Safewards.

Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent's We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people's personal strengthsWe believe that people have the capacity to recover, reclaim and transform their livesWe nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progressionOur work in this field is internationally recognisedWe believe that the preferred setting for our work is in the community and that the community is an oasis of resourcesYou will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumersGreat location, with easy access to public transport and to the city of Melbourne with trams, buses and trains on the doorstop of the hospital and a vibrant, active social scene close byWhat We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementWorking at St Vincent's 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.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:JR136117_Mental Health Officer PD.pdf

Contact Details:Meesh Bullivant, AIS NUM, ****** Alternate Contact:Closing Date:9 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan

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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. 

Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities. 

Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service. 

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