About the position
Step Thru Care program is funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in partnership with Uniting Vic Tas. The program is designed to support clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and mental health needs presenting both as a co-morbidity and independently. Clients are supported to move through stepped care interventions as determined by their current need with the option of remaining with the same practitioner as they move through steps.
This position is part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative care workforce providing structured psychological therapies to clients with complex AOD and mental health issues to improve their health outcomes. The service is provided at GCH sites and in the communities where clients live.
The Mental Health Practitioner provides person centred assessments and evidence based structured psychological therapies to enhance a person’s recover from chronic mental illness and co-morbidity of AOD. If appropriate, care coordination may be required in adjuncts to the therapeutic interventions and AOD supports for those requiring higher levels of care under a stepped care approach.
The service is provided via Telehealth and face-to-face at GCH sites and outreach into the communities of Grampians and Wimmera.
Do not apply directly through Seek – completed applications must be forwarded to: [email protected]
Visit our website gch.org.au/get-involved/
Download a position description and the key selection criteria form
To be considered for an interview all applications must include:
- Fully completed key selection criteria form
- Current resume
Forward completed application to: [email protected]
Note: applications that do not complete the key selection criteria form will not be considered for interview
About the business
You can be more than part of your community – be someone making a difference for people in your community
Situated in the heart of the picturesque Grampians and Wimmera regions, Grampians Community Health employs over 200 staff at three sites located at Stawell (main office), Horsham and Ararat.
We provide a safe, inclusive and respectful environment that values culture, beliefs, values, gender identity and capacity. We are compassionate, inclusive, professional, courageous and empowering.
Grampians Community Health offers a diverse range of employment opportunities and is seeking qualified and experienced professionals looking for a rewarding career, who are passionate about their work and committed to improving the lives of members of the community.
Employee benefits
Salary packaging
Grampians Community Health has generous salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 which increases your take home pay. This includes personal expenses, meal and entertainment expenses in addition to salary and access to ATO Remote Housing Allowance (for eligible place of residence). Salary packaging is an Australian Taxation Office approved means of restructuring your salary to reduce your taxation.
Working from home
Grampians Community Health is progressive with offering the capacity for many of our staff to work remotely from their homes where the service delivery allows for it. Access to information technology is provided to allow you the flexibility of working from home while remaining connected to Grampians Community Health staff, supervision and management.
Professional development
Grampians Community Health values our employees by supporting professional development to develop the knowledge and skills of our staff to better meet the needs of our clients. Clinical supervision is provided for all staff who require it for their professional practice.
Purchased leave
Eligible staff may purchase up to 20 days additional leave in a financial year.
Employee Assistance Program
Grampians Community Health recognises the importance of providing support for staff members experiencing personal or work related issues and concerns to maintain a safe and healthy working environment. Support is provided through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers free confidential, professional assistance to staff members.