Recovery-Focused Program Support Worker (Mental Health)

Forensicare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

Forensicare, Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, seeks a Program Support Worker at Thomas Embling Hospital. You will support delivery, coordination and administration of evidence-based therapeutic programs to aid patient recovery and community reintegration.

Reporting to the Program Support Coordinator, you will help schedule and run group programs, maintain timetables and databases, and liaise with clinical teams to ensure program access and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Completion or partial completion of a relevant mental health or allied health qualification.
• Experience with scheduling, document preparation and database management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling and delivery of therapeutic programs and activities.
• Assist patients to participate in group-based therapeutic programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain program timetables, promotional materials and databases.
• Record attendance, coordinate assessments and assist with program evaluation activities.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding program availability and patient participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuity of care.
• Participate in training, supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Provide safe, person-centred support aligned with recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Scheduling & admin

Documentation

Education

Mental health/Disability support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forensicare, Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, seeks a Program Support Worker at Thomas Embling Hospital. You will support delivery, coordination and administration of evidence-based therapeutic programs to aid patient recovery and community reintegration.

Reporting to the Program Support Coordinator, you will help schedule and run group programs, maintain timetables and databases, and liaise with clinical teams to ensure program access and continuity of care.