Support & Connect Team Lead - The Local FrankstonNursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.
Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
• Lead major mental health improvements in Victoria
• Opportunity to build and develop your own values driven team from the ground up
• Classification RN G5 CLIN CONS C Y2 (ZA8)* Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people.
Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide mental health and wellbeing supports in Frankston to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.
The new Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs.
About the Role
The Support and Connect Team Lead, employed by Peninsula Health, will lead the team in the implementation and ongoing operations for the Frankston Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.
The Support and Connect Team is comprised of Wellbeing Psychosocial Navigators with varying qualifications and Wellbeing Peer Navigators with a lived and/or living experience.
The role will have overall responsibility for managing Support and Connect Team members as they:
Welcome new participants into the Local ServiceSupport the Support and Connect Team to engage participants with the service and continue to walk alongside them on their recovery journeyMinimum Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (mental health/AOD)Experience working in mental health and/or AOD sector (minimum 3 years)Experience in a Team/Senior Leader or Management role, including providing line managementBe registered with relevant governing body where applicableDemonstrated time management abilities, excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and within a teamBenefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to salary packaging and leave loading
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
What Next
Apply Now!
If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Vanessa Mackay on 9784 3059.
Advertising Closing: 18 December 2024 Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.
We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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