Mental Health Worker jobs in Victoria

Introduction:
Passionate about helping young people? Join our residential youth community house team based in Dandenong.
Permanent/Part-time (0.65 FTE) working approx. 50 hours per fortnight including 6 sleepover shifts (nights), 1 x Day Shift & 1 x Afternoon & Evening Shift.
Primarily Sleepover shifts available working in the late afternoon/evening with handover the following morning from 7am
Generous Salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income.

Windana provides connected services for more people in need.

We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.

By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.

Is this your next career opportunity?

We are looking for a Permanent/Part-time (0.65 FTE) AOD Support Worker to join our team at our Windana Youth Community House.

Week 1:
Saturday: 07:00 – 15:30 (Day shift)
Monday: 13:30 – 21:30 (Afternoon/Evening shift)

Week 2:
Friday: 17:00 – 23:00 (Sleepover onsite & 30 min handover following morning)
Saturday: 15:30 – 23:00 (Sleepover on site & 30 min handover following morning)
Sunday: 15:30 – 23:00 (Sleepover on site & 30 min handover following morning)
Monday: 17:00 – 23:00 (Sleepover on site & 30 min handover following morning)
Tuesday: 17:00 – 23:00 Sleepover on site & 30 min handover following morning)
Wednesday: 17:00 – 23:00 (Sleepover on site & extended handover following morning until 9:00am)

The AOD Support Worker ensures the site is a safe and supportive environment for clients to participate in the AOD withdrawal program.

Support senior team members to initiate effective treatment and intervention planning, addressing identified client needs.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing support of new residents.
Provide practical and emotional support to residents during admissions and discharges, in conjunction with a Senior AOD Clinician or AOD Clinician.
Supervise and participate in daily house and domestic activities when required.
Provide support to residents attending off-site appointments and visits, including driving to and from appointments and communicating any concerns or recommendations raised by allied health professional to the nurses / handover.
Maintain client documentation and case notes accurately and in a timely manner.
Understand the withdrawal program and the culture expectations of the shared living space.
Provide support in the delivery of medication after completion of medication competency training.

What we're looking for:
Experience working in a clinical setting or similar environment delivering a consistent model of care within the sector of alcohol and other drugs, mental health or community service.
Case management skills and ability to write clear and professional case notes/handover notes and other essential documentation.
Ability to work, participate and contribute within a multidisciplinary team.
High level interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening skills and clear speaking skills, with an ability to tailor communicate style to suit the diversity of residents
You must be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in AOD or AOD Skill Set with us in the first year of employment.
Ideally you will have qualifications in a health-related discipline (e.g., social work, youth work, mental health, psychology or similar).
Ideally experience working in a withdrawal program and knowledge in using AOD screening tools

Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.

Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:

Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through:

• our Strategic Plan,
• our quality accreditation,
• Reconciliation Action Plan, and

our progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation.

Grow with professional and personal development, including:
40 hours of study leave each year
Support for qualifications, external training and up to $200 towards professional registrations
Career pathways through secondments and our Leadership Network
Regular supervision, goal-setting, and individual development plans

Thrive with benefits that support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

12 weeks paid parental leave from day one
15 days personal leave, compassionate, and gender affirmation leave
10 days cultural leave for First Nations employees (including 2 paid days)
Flexible working arrangements tailored to you
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Retail perks and fitness discounts
Access to our wellbeing program, including discounted osteopathy treatments.
WWCC costs covered
Public holiday swap

Ready to join us?

Be quick! Applications will be reviewed as soon as they land on our desks so apply today if you're interested.

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.

Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.