About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
About the role The Youth Justice Mental Health Individual provides services to children and young people under community-based supervision of Youth Justice. This includes:
Young people 10-18 years of age & young adults up to 24 years of age who are serving their sentence in Youth Justice's 'dual track' system.Build the capacity of the youth justice program.Provide mental health assessments in the community.Facilitate referral pathways and advocate for appropriate service provision.Engage mental health community support services and clinical mental health services before a young person's mental health concerns escalate.About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Mental Health recruitment team at ****** with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.
Application closing date: Monday 6 January 2025
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