Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

$43.81 to $46 per hour + Salary Packaging!

Full and Part Time positions available

About the Role

The position of Psychosocial Support Coordinator (PSC) within the HOPE team is an exciting opportunity to support someone following a suicidal crisis. Working under the direction of the clinical lead, the PSC will work alongside clinicians from a variety of disciplines and collaborate with our participants to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HOPE participants with recovery goals and safety plans.
• Assist with appointments, referrals, and community linkages.
• Provide brief interventions and support to families and carers.
• Collaborate with the team, maintain accurate records, and attend meetings.
• Participate in professional development and follow policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, or similar; OR currently studying in nursing, social sciences, or allied health (e.g., OT, Psychology, Social Work).
• Experience in supporting individuals with psychological distress, mental ill health, or suicidal ideation.
• Current Working with Children Check and Victorian Driver's License.
• Knowledge of local community services relevant to mental health and wellbeing.

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Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Denis Delaney, HOPE Manager on 0491 265 295 for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.