Job Reference No V0184

Fixed Term Part Time (0.8 EFT)

An exciting opportunity has come up to join the BHN Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) team. This innovative program works in partnership with Alfred Mental and Addiction Health to provide a range of flexible individual support and psychosocial rehabilitation options, recreational and therapeutic group activities, and community integration for people living with mental illness and psychosocial disability. The service uses a recovery-oriented model of service and consumer participation is an active part of all program activities.

Ideally, you will possess:

• A professional qualification in Social work, Occupational therapy or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in working in Community Mental Health.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence based therapeutic support to people in the community with mental health needs.
• Excellent knowledge of working in partnership with consumers, their carers, families and supporters.
• A clear understanding of the social model of health, trauma informed care and recovery orientated practice.

In return we offer:

• Flexibility of working days/hours
• Standard tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Rewarding and valuable work
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Diverse workforce

What makes BHN Tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.
BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

To apply for this role, please click apply now and submit your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience 
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Anna Browne, Coordinator of EIPSR and the Mental Health Hub on 0428479017 or email  [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday 16th Oct 2023