• Build your career with a dedicated team at Victoria’s 2014 People in Health Award Winner!
• Temporary part time – 64 hours per fortnight (maternity leave relief)
• Be recognised, Be challenged, Be your best. Be the heart of Barwon Health

About the facility

Jigsaw provides specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing psychotic disorders and treatment services for young people with drug and alcohol and /or high prevalence disorders. Under the auspices of Barwon Health Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service, it also forms a central component of the Headspace Geelong Consortia and is actively involved in service development and innovation to assist in the national campaign to promote early and effective mental health and drug and alcohol interventions for young people.

About the role

This position, along with the remainder of JIGSAW participates in the provision of mental health drug and alcohol care to young people aged 16-25 years in the Barwon Region. Specifically, this role is responsible for the delivery of best practice, evidence-based treatment and support to young people with complex needs including drug and alcohol comorbidity and homelessness.

The position further assists in the development of key community partnerships within the youth health sector, in particular the youth homelessness sector and will enhance recognition and response to the impact of dual diagnosis on a young person’s ability to obtain or maintain support and accommodation within the homelessness service system.  The position is jointly based at the JIGSAW City site and Barwon CYF but will demonstrate flexibility to the needs of young people in respect to access and provide outreach treatment and support where possible.

About the culture

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the community. As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient centred care. Everything we do centres all our services on the patient and is guided by our driving values.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional Development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our programs make to members of our community.

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.