• Oversee the provision of 7-day a week allied health coverage and therapeutic psychosocial programme provision
• Located in North Geelong – only 30 minutes form Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
• Enjoy greater work/life balance - Permanent part time – 48 hours per fortnight
• Work with the senior social worker already in the psychosocial and discharge coordinator role

About the facility

The new McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit was developed in considered response to the Royal Commission and commenced operations in September 2022. It is a contemporary designed facility with a co-designed model of care that is recovery oriented and trauma informed. This 16 bed unit provides specialised mental health care for older adult (50 years +), including those with complex mental health and general health co-morbidities, with onsite facilities for outpatient appointments.

About you

• Experienced Occupational Therapist with a professionally recognised qualification
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the provision of discipline specific assessment and interventions for people with acute mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience in supervision of allied health staff
• Experience in facilitating psychosocial group programmes

About the role

As a Psychosocial and Discharge Coordinator, you will be part of the senior allied health staff who oversee the provision of 7-day a week allied health coverage and therapeutic psychosocial programme provision, whilst also ensuring that the discharge needs of consumers are provided for. You will provide supervision to the grade 2 and graduate occupational therapy staff, and work closely with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Specialists and the senior Social Worker, to maintain a therapeutic environment across the ward. Other duties include;

• Providing OT specific assessments and interventions using evidence-based practices
• Referring and linkages to appropriate support options
• Provision of culturally appropriate and family inclusive services responsive to individual needs

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Located in the northern suburbs of Geelong, we offer an easier commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

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