Mental Health Worker

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Description:

• Part time contract until Nov 2026. SCHADS Level 3 with NFP salary packing benefits
• Create the career that works for you with an established mental health organisation
• Opportunity for on the job training and career progression within an established mental health organisation

About You
Passionate about mental health and seeing people reach their potential. You will have relevant skills and experience working with mental health or addiction to help improve recovery outcomes for those you support. Further to this, you will possess:

• Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills, including the ability to contribute positively within a team
• The ability to approach problem situations creatively, to be resourceful and reflective
• Good understanding of dual diagnosis, AOD, trauma informed care and the recovery model of support
• A willingness to work in a flexible and agile manner, being open to new ideas and have a creative way of thinking with high energy and a can-do attitude
• Equivalent to VET Certificate IV in relevant studies or extensive relevant experience, lived/living experience of mental ill-health or emotional distress beneficial

About the Role
This role is responsible for providing support for participants in a Prevention and Recovery Care Unit (PARC) operated by Barwon Health. People stay for an average of fourteen days. We provide care and support to people during early stages of relapse (step-up) or immediately post discharge from hospital (step-down).

To achieve this, the role entails:

• Working collaboratively with Barwon Health clinicians to deliver a wellbeing program that meets the recovery needs of people who are staying at PARC.
• Work with people experiencing mental health issues on a 1:1 and group basis to enable them to have a voice and choice to thrive
• Working collaboratively with the families, carers, clinical and other professionals in a person’s network to ensure a holistic approach to meeting individual needs
• Support individuals to work toward their goals as identified in their recovery plans through crisis and incident management and support to maintain or create meaningful activity through participation in community life, including education, employment and utilising public transport
• Maintaining accurate case notes and reports

It is a requirement of this position to meet all compliance requirements concerning NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children card, work rights and possess a current & valid driver’s licence.

We take appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and the people we support are as safe as possible. You will be expected to adhere to all OHS standards, requirements and processes, including (but not limited to) wearing appropriate PPE and regular hygiene and cleanliness practices.

What we can offer you
ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered:

• Support as needed utilising our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and unlimited access to our online Wellbeing Centre
• Industry-leading induction and on the job training provide with access to free continuous online learning modules at your own pace
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
• A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
• A competitive total package – SCHADS award with the ability to reduce your taxable income through salary packaging and access to discounts with 400+ retailers in Australia

About ermha365
This job isn’t for everyone. At ermha365 we work with clients with some of the most complex mental health and disability support needs in Victoria. We’re a lifeline for people who often feel like a “square peg in a round hole” - those who experience stigma and discrimination and are ostracised or excluded from the simple things that most of us take for granted. In many cases we have become the provider of last resort, although we see ourselves as the provider of first choice. We believe in the potential of everyone. We never give up, and we never give in.
ermha365 is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Further information at https://www.ermha.org/child-safe-statement/

Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@ermha.org noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.