Mental Health Pre-Qualification Employment Program

Social Work

 Are you passionate about increasing your practical experience in mental health? 

• Gain experience in Mental Health whilst you study 
• Casual (15-30 shifts) 
• Mildura Victoria  
• Flexible roster, work around your current commitments (Monday – Friday) 

The organisation  

Mildura Base Public Hospital is now recruiting for Mental Health Pre-Qualification Employment positions across the Mental Health Program.  The Pre-Qualification Employment Program aims to build capacity within the public Mental Health sector to attract soon-to-be-qualified workforce to choose careers in mental health. The overall responsibility of this role is to contribute positively to consumer engagement and support consumers, families and carers as part of the broader team. This role provides applicants the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of consumers with a mental illness on their journey to recovery.  

This position is open to pre-registration allied health and medical students wishing to expand their clinical practice experience in the mental health setting whilst being mentored by senior staff. The positions will be supernumerary and supported by a preceptor. The Pre-Qualified Employee practices as an assistant to the health professional team, assisting and supporting the team to provide delegated aspects of patient care. They will receive supervision and reflective practice opportunities from discipline specific mentors throughout their employment. 

Essential Requirements:  

• Be studying in their third or final year of relevant undergraduate course of Social Work from an accredited University course. (Bachelor or Master of Social Work) 
• Fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccination and able to provide evidence 
• Able to undertake N95 mask fit testing prior to or at commencement of employment.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including building relationships, team cooperation and conflict resolution.   
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with a wide range of people, including co-workers, health professions, clients and family members.   
• Ability to make sound decisions and accept responsibility for own practice. 
• Ability to commit to working minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 shifts over the duration of the 12-month program. 

Desirable: 

• Understanding of the Australian Public Health system 
• Awareness and understanding of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards and Code of Ethics  
• The ability to work under supervision and understand the process of role delegation   
• Good understanding and adherence to the principles underpinning patient-centred care   
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team   
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.   
• Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to successfully prioritise tasks  

Some of the Employee Benefits 

• Access to MBPH Health and Wellbeing program 
• Location in a beautiful, vibrant region on the Victorian side of the Murray River, close to NSW and SA 
• Reduced commuting time to work 
• Friendly & supportive team 
• Flexible working hours 
• Salary packaging options 

Enquires:  

Further information can be obtained by contacting Educators on 50223500 or via email. 

• Anabelle Romeo – [email protected]  
• Stephen Butler – [email protected]  

To obtain a Position Description, please visit the Mildura Base Public Hospital website www.mbph.org.au/careers and look at the job vacancies tab or contact the Recruitment team via [email protected].  

How to apply:

All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button. 

For a position description and to find out more about our wonderful Hospital, visit www.mbph.org.au  

For further enquiries please contact our human resources team. 
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