Mental Health Psychosocial Support Worker - Ops2 (Victor Harbor)

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Australia is seeking a Mental Health Psychosocial Support Worker to aid consumers in achieving their wellness goals in Victor Harbor. This part-time role offers a collaborative environment supporting recovery-focused care. Candidates should have a passion for mental health support and experience with diverse communities. Benefits include generous leave provisions, health and fitness programs, and relocation support if needed.

Benefits

Health and fitness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave provisions

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health consumers to support recovery goals.
• Ability to provide practical assistance in a non-judgemental manner.
• Commitment to values such as Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Kindness.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to consumers in achieving care plan goals.
• Collaborate with clinicians and families for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate records and support team communication.

Skills

Engagement with diverse communities

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Practical person-centred support

Education

Relevant qualifications in mental health or related field

Job description

Mental Health Psychosocial Support Worker - OPS2 (Victor Harbor)

Job no : Work type : Part time Location : Fleurieu Peninsula Categories : Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Mental Health Position based in : Victor Harbor Salary : OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits Permanent Part-time position... 37.5 hrs per fortnight

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network as a Mental Health Psychosocial Support Worker in Victor Harbor, providing recovery‑focused, practical support to consumers across community and clinical settings.

This ongoing part‑time role (37.5 hrs / fortnight) offers the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes and work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas.

This position is in Victor Harbor. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.

Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.

We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Do you have a passion for supporting mental health consumers to achieve their recovery and wellness goals?

Are you committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide practical, person‑centred support?

Do you have experience engaging with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

Are you motivated, reliable, and able to provide non‑judgemental, practical assistance to consumers facing mental health challenges?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on....

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.

We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

Provide practical, day‑to‑day support to consumers, assisting them to achieve goals outlined in their care plans.

Support consumer independence, including housing, financial, social, and health‑related needs.

Collaborate with clinicians, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated, recovery‑oriented care.

Contribute to team effectiveness and quality improvement by maintaining accurate records, supporting team communication, and participating in professional development.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.

Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year

Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program

Health and Fitness Benefits : Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

CHECKS & REQUIREMENTS

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.

To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following :

• You will need to be immunised.
• Addressing vaccine‑preventable disease : Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: (link omitted)

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications close 6 January at 11:55 PM.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone