Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health ServicesAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsFor a confidential conversation, please contact: Sally Thomas on (03) 5832 3170About GV Health – Mental Health Services:Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provides an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service covers the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton, and Moira regions.Our multidisciplinary team comes from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, working across various settings and services including:Adult Mental HealthCommunity Mental HealthAged Persons Mental HealthChild and Youth Mental HealthClick HERE to find out more about GV Health and our services.Click HERE to learn more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Click HERE to express your interest in upcoming mental health careers.About the roleThe Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer is a new position within the GV Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role aimed at improving access to mental health services for Aboriginal children, adolescents, their families, and carers, supporting clinical, cultural, and spiritual healing journeys.You will collaborate with mental health clinicians and members of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to enhance access and support culturally sensitive care. The role involves engaging young people and their families, working alongside clinicians, and fostering partnerships with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations and other services in health care planning and delivery.The successful candidate will have:Experience and understanding of cultural issues impacting local Aboriginal communitiesAbility to work effectively with the local Aboriginal community and mainstream servicesExperience working with Aboriginal communitiesOnly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply. A Confirmation of Aboriginality is required for the successful candidate.Position Description: HEREWhat we offerRelocation assistance with a Mental Health Workforce NavigatorUp to $20,000 incentive payment for eligible candidatesReimbursement for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs, and moreA relaxed country lifestyle just 2 hours from MelbourneA vibrant community with amenities and diverse cultural experiencesThe Victorian Government offers incentives to attract workers to rural and regional mental health roles, including the regional mental health workforce incentive grants of up to $20,000. Eligibility criteria apply; contact (email protected) for questions.More information and job vacancies: https://www.rwav.com.au/area-mental-health-services/Why Work at GV Health?Generous salary packaging, subsidized parking, and leisure membershipsFlexible work practices and options to purchase additional leavePaid parental leaveProfessional development and study leaveConfidential employee assistance program (EAP)Social club memberships and community discountsRecognition programs including CREATE awardsGV Health is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, those with different abilities, and from diverse backgrounds.Vaccination requirements include three doses of COVID-19 vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccination where mandated. Additional pre-employment checks may include WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, police checks, and more. Details are provided in the Position Description or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening requirements as per legislation and operational needs.Note for recruitment agencies: GV Health does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions.
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