Mental Health Engagement Worker (Community)

• Salary range: 63,000.00 -81,000.00
• Employment Status: Full time Fixed-Term 12 month contract (Monday-Friday)
• Based at The Paul Mullen Centre – Community Forensic Mental Health Service.
• Diverse and supportive environments

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.

This position is located at the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) in Clifton Hill, 15 minutes from Melbourne’s city centre. CFMHS is a specialist state-wide agency that works with individuals who have a serious mental health illness and have offended or are at risk of offending.

About the Role:

• This position will work alongside Senior Mental Health Clinicians within the Community Treatment and Transition program to assist consumers and their families in navigating and maintaining engagement in mental health treatment. This role will assist with case management tasks including referrals and administration tasks and provide general support to consumers and their families under the supervisions of senior staff within the program. This role is intended to provide a pathway into mental health for newly registered health professionals.

Duties:

• Assist in the provision of case management of Custodial Supervision Order clients on Extended leave under direction of senior staff.
• Assisting case managed clients and their families with practical issues that may impact upon appointments with the service.
• Assist consumers with provision of information regarding available services, and support in accessing services and supports.
• Assist in referrals and liaison with other service providers including NDIS service providers.
• Supporting the functioning of the clozapine clinic through assisting with appointments, followup and greeting consumers when they attend the clinic.
• Supporting the team to review and develop written information for consumers and their families.
• Supporting the team to provide information sessions to family members.
• Foster and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide client care in a legal and ethical manner, consistent with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights.
• Display a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times.

About You:

• Approved degree and recent graduate of Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing and be registered with APHRA/ be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Nurses are required to be working towards or commitment to commence a qualification in mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery and a passion for a career in the mental health sector.
• An understanding of the range of issues experienced by consumers experiencing mental illness, presenting with a high level of needs and a commitment to assist in meeting the needs of consumers, their families and or carers.
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal and well developed interpersonal skills, including telephone manner.
• Ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions as well as the willingness to take on advice and direction.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014, Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be tried) Act 1997 and the Sentencing Act 1991.
• Holds a current Victorian Drivers Licence.

What you need:

Nursing

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

This position is subject to a Police Check.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of managers and supervisors.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological support, peer support and critical incidence response programs, as needed.

For more information on employee benefits visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of three COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencing work at Forensicare. Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All applicants will also be required to provide evidence of a flu vaccination.

Current Forensicare employees should apply through eRecruit using an account which is linked to their Forensicare email address and should contact People and Culture if they are unable to access their Forensicare eRecruit account.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

Closing Date: 19/10/2022

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