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 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
We are committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About Mental Health, Drug And Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
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.
Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client-centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.
We are entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally-recognised unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.
About The Role
The role of the Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Co-ordinator is to co-ordinate activity within the Barwon catchment which enhances the capacity of services to assist FaPMI families through workforce development, facilitating the uptake and implementation of evidence-based practice, and facilitating a range of direct service programs, including peer support programs.
FaPMI targets key ways to ensure awareness is raised about the issues for families where a parent has a mental illness, but also creates the opportunity to create sustainable changes for the workforce and impacted families. FaPMI does this by:
* Facilitating the development of changes in policy within clinical mental health services to reflect the needs of FaPMI families;
* Developing broad systemic and practice change for adult mental health workers;
* Supporting cross-sector collaborative practice and influencing policy direction across and within a range of sectors;
* Facilitating the provision of direct service provision of child and family-focused programs which potentially provide up to 40% reduction in child risks with preventive family interventions;
* Improving referral pathways within and across services.
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.
Job Requirements
* Experience in coordinating activities that enhance the capacity of services to assist FaPMI families;
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and ability to facilitate their uptake and implementation;
* Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, managers and consumers;
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
* Capacity to work independently and as part of a team;
* Highly developed organisational and time management skills;
* Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
What We Offer
* Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction;
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program;
* Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career;
* Attractive salary packaging benefits.
Location
Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner-city, coastal, suburban and rural homes. Geelong is home to world-class schools and education providers. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.
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. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Mental Health recruitment team at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.