Senior Psychosocial Support Worker

at  Monash Health

Reference Number

61271
Employment Type

Full Time Ongoing, Part Time Ongoing
Entity

Monash Health
Department

Casey Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) program.
Location

Casey Hospital

Position Summary

• Provide support to consumers through a meaningful approach to care.
• Hybrid work model combining working in the office and working from home
• New position, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The Casey HOPE Initiative is a new program for Monash Health’s Mental Health Program. We are excited to announce a new Senior Psychosocial Support Worker position within our Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team.
This initiative provides support for people at the point of hospital discharge who are identified as at-risk of suicide and/or repeated intentional self-harm. This initiative supports people who present to Casey Hospital catchment area. Our consumers are over the age of 18 and their carers/families in the community can be supported for a period of up to three months. The aim is to identify and build protective factors, improve links to community-based-supports, build resilience and capacity with a recovery focus.
This is a full-time/part time ongoing role, working Business hours Monday - Friday with the Casey HOPE program as required.