• Friendly & supportive team
• Best practice implementation
• Permanent, Part Time, (24 hours per week), Fitzroy location

About the Role

The Safe Haven Café is a ‘drop-in’ safe space for people experiencing mental health concerns or psychological distress as an alternative to presenting to the Emergency Department.

You will work in a team with Lived experience peer workers at the Safe Haven Café to provide peer-led support, connection, advice or assistance with navigating the mental health system for consumers and others who access the Café.

• Co-ordinate the operation of the Safe Haven Café.
• Assist in building consumer and carer partnerships and involvement in the Café.
• Recruit, orientate and support a small number of Safe Haven peer workers
• Promote the Safe Haven Café with key stakeholders.
• Participate in the evaluation of the café through data collection and other activities.

Classifications for this position will range from:

• OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 – YB23 or YC42 – YC45 ($86,304 – $99,210 per annum pro rata)
• RPN Grade 3 NP81 – NP74 ($99,439 – $110,432 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Division 1 or 3.
• Bachelor of Social Work (B.SW). Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work and registered as a Social Worker with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for membership of Australian Association of Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and an understanding of the role of peer workers.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including sound oral and writing skills.
• The successful applicant must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes & public transport
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health

St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) provides high quality, recovery-oriented services across an adult area mental health service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The service utilises the Strengths Model of recovery and this model is embedded across all parts of the mental health service. St Vincent’s is also committed to the development of a strong peer support workforce.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.