LGBTIQA+ Psychosocial Support Worker - Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Support
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Posted 6 days ago
LGBTIQA+ Psychosocial Support Worker
Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Support (HOPE)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Full time, ongoing position | $77,000 to $83,000 per year (YA45-YA46) plus superannuation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outreach and linkage.
- Support consumers to identify needs and connect with local recovery services.
Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services delivers person-centred, recovery-oriented care through a skilled multidisciplinary team, including Lived and Living Experience experts. We provide high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health support to adults and older adults, with a focus on holistic recovery that includes families and carers.
The HOPE program supports individuals for up to 12 weeks after discharge from RMH following a suicide attempt or serious suicidal ideation. It provides assertive, coordinated care through outreach and clinic-based interventions to reduce the risk of suicide re-attempts.
We are looking for an experiences LGBTIQA+ Psychosocial Support Worker to join our HOPE program top provide recovery-focused psychosocial support after a mental health distress.
Benefits of working at RMH:
- Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
- 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO's for full time employees
- Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities
- RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values - People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!
About the role:
• Complete training and actively promote understanding of psychosocial recovery
• Collaborate with psychosocial roles and multidisciplinary team members
• Support consumers from intake to discharge with recovery-focused care planning
• Advocate for consumer preferences in all aspects of care and support delivery
• Identify and connect consumers with appropriate community support services
• Communicate effectively with consumers, families, carers, and support networks
About You:
Formal Qualifications
• Relevant qualifications or experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs, family work, mental health, CALD communities, allied health, or human services.
Essential
• Commitment to the Melbourne Way - people first, kindness, and excellence
• Knowledge of local resources and ability to deliver culturally safe support
• Strong collaboration with treating teams, families, and support networks
• Excellent organisation, time management, and crisis response skills
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and ongoing ability to travel
Desirable
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants strongly encouraged
• Experience working with ACCHO and Aboriginal communities
• Background in mental health or related sectors
To view the full position description, click apply!
About Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital.
Today our care extends from the City through Royal Park, with mental health and aged care services across the inner west.
We operate a statewide trauma service and lead centres of excellence across neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.
Our collaborations set new benchmarks in health excellence, including the world-renowned Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, our joint venture with the University of Melbourne.
And while the work we’re doing takes us in inspiring new directions, we lead with kindness that defines a better standard of care.
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