Service Development Position in Mental Health
The Postvention Coordinator will develop a service for rural and regional communities who have experienced a death of a community member by suicide
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Grand Pacific Health
Location: Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-3417-9885
Fax: +61-7-3288-4644
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Detail information about job Service Development Position in Mental Health. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Lead an exciting new project in suicide prevention
- 30 hours per week - days are flexible (job share considered)
- Choose your location - Bega, Moruya, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Nowra or Wollongong
Grand Pacific Health (GPH) provides free mental health services across South East NSW. GPH is looking for a project officer to lead an exciting new project in suicide prevention. The Postvention Coordinator will develop a service for rural and regional communities who have experienced a death of a community member by suicide. Effective postvention services help community members process the strong feelings following a death and reduce the vulnerability of bereaved communities to further suicide deaths.
The position is for 30 hours per week (job share considered) with some flexibility in hours. Employed position with remuneration package that includes generous salary packaging options to increase take-home pay. Full time equivalent salary package of $70-85K depending on qualifications and experience. Contract until 30th June, 2019 with extensions likely. Can be located at any of the following hubs: Bega, Moruya, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Nowra or Wollongong.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated project leadership experience
- Demonstrated skills in literature review and application of best practice
- Ability to work independently and maintain highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour
- Commitment to developing a new service and integrating with Grand Pacific Health as a whole organisation
- Current unrestricted drivers license and willingness to travel regularly as part of the role
- Basic levels of digital literacy
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in suicide prevention work or mental health work
- Demonstrated experience in service development
How to apply
Visit www.gph.org.au/employment for a copy of the position description and then send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your preferred location to [email protected].
Any questions or queries can be directed to Dr Rebecca Sng, Primary Mental Health Manager at [email protected] or on (02) 4220 7600
Applications close 8th July 2018