Mental Health Worker at North Richmond Community Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Crisis Response, Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, Community Engagement, Goal Setting, Referral Pathways

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions. generous salary packaging options full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2027. strong connection to community and innovation Outreach and Engagement Service | SACS Level 4 We are seeking a Mental Health Worker to join our Outreach and Engagement Service, a multidisciplinary team providing assertive outreach and complex care coordination to people who use drugs in North Richmond. This role supports people experiencing co occurring mental health and substance use issues through a trauma informed, harm reduction approach. About the Role Provide assertive outreach, mental health assessment and care coordination Support clients to identify goals, safety needs and pathways to care Respond to crisis situations and provide secondary consultation to the team Build and maintain referral pathways to acute and non acute mental health services Work closely with peer workers, clinicians and community partners About You Qualifications in Mental Health and or Dual Diagnosis Minimum three years experience in mental health, outreach, harm reduction or AOD Strong understanding of trauma informed practice and the social determinants of health Ability to work effectively in complex, community based environments Why Join Us Generous salary packaging options Free onsite parking Supportive, values driven and inclusive culture Ongoing learning and development opportunities Strong multidisciplinary teamwork Meaningful work that makes a real difference in community Closing date: 7 January 2026

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker will provide assertive outreach, mental health assessment, and care coordination to clients. They will support clients in identifying goals and safety needs while responding to crisis situations.