Mental Health Transition Coordinator: Prison to Community

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria invites applications for an assessment and transition coordinator - mental health at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Melbourne. This fixed-term, full-time role supports prisoners with complex mental health needs to access ongoing care and plan their release with health teams.

You do not need a mandatory qualification; a relevant field or experience in human services will strengthen your application.

Formación

• You do not need a mandatory qualification. A qualification in a relevant field or experience in human services or welfare will strengthen your application.
• An understanding of mental health needs and the challenges prisoners face when returning to the community
• Care approaches that recognise trauma and are backed by evidence to support people who find accepting help difficult
• Culturally respectful communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people from diverse backgrounds
• Teamwork, problem-solving and computer skills to adapt plans, resolve concerns and manage records

Responsabilidades

• Assess each person's risks and needs to develop clear plans for their release.
• Work with prison health teams, hospitals and community services to arrange ongoing care.
• Connect prisoners with mental health, alcohol and drug support before and after release.
• Lead support sessions and share practical advice with colleagues across Victoria.
• Keep accurate records and use program data to improve services

Conocimientos

Mental health awareness

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Cross-cultural communication

Educación

Relevant field

Experience in human services

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria invites applications for an assessment and transition coordinator - mental health at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Melbourne. This fixed-term, full-time role supports prisoners with complex mental health needs to access ongoing care and plan their release with health teams.

You do not need a mandatory qualification; a relevant field or experience in human services will strengthen your application.