Psychosocial Support Specialist – HOPE Team, Melton

Life Without Barriers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne’s west is seeking a Psychosocial Support Worker for the HOPE team in Melton. This full-time role provides brief therapeutic interventions for individuals at risk of suicide, with a 12-week support period and outreach as well as clinic-based care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, support consumers and families, engage with service partners, and assist in recovery and crisis management. A Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and management understanding
• Engagement with welfare/health agencies to improve consumer outcomes
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to use for transport

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to consumers, carers and families.
• Collaborate with community agencies for comprehensive care.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe experiences for at‑risk consumers.
• Communicate effectively with consumers, carers and families to support recovery.

Job description

Western Health in Melbourne’s west is seeking a Psychosocial Support Worker for the HOPE team in Melton. This full-time role provides brief therapeutic interventions for individuals at risk of suicide, with a 12-week support period and outreach as well as clinic-based care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, support consumers and families, engage with service partners, and assist in recovery and crisis management. A Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable.