Title:  Senior Psychosocial Engagement Lead

Psychosocial Engagement Worker – Brief Intervention Team (incorporating HOPE)

• Full time or part time applications considered 

• Ringwood East | On-site parking and excellent access to Eastlink and public transport 

• Be a part of the growing, dynamic community mental health sector with Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services at Eastern Health

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role

The Brief Intervention Teams, which incorporates Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) stream, provides tailored, intensive clinical and psycho-social support. We endeavour to support people who might be experiencing mental ill health, thoughts of suicide, attempted suicide or psychological distress. We aim to promote connection in life and prevent recurrent suicide attempts or death from suicide. Support is underpinned by the framework for recovery oriented practice, and is provided to families, friends and carers to strengthen their ability to provide informal supports to the person they care for. 

The Senior Psychosocial Engagement (PE) Lead is the leader of PE Workers who are key providers of information and linkages to community service systems for the people we see.  

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

Essential: 

• A tertiary mental health or related qualification (Nursing, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Services, Community Development, or related discipline) 

• Highly developed interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrated leadership skills in leading and supporting other staff 

• Demonstrated ability to work with people who have one or more of the following issues attempted suicide, psychological distress, dual diagnosis, mental ill health, family violence. 

• Ability to participate in policy and service development within the program and in continuous quality improvement through ongoing evaluation of services delivered to clients.   

• A working knowledge of community-based and government organisations 

• A strong commitment to high quality care 

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills 

• Ability to work extended hours when rostered, as required. 

• A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential 

• A satisfactory police check is required prior to appointment 

Desirable: 

• Experience with, or completion of associated studies relating to Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Collaborative Recovery Model and family inclusive practice techniques 

• Computer literacy skills – with demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications 

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program  

• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  

• Study and professional development leave  

• Friendly & supportive teams 

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  

• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  

• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements  

• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  

• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  

• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  

• Cafes at all of our Hospitals  

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.