• Chifley Drive, Preston 
• Full time, ongoing
• Exciting new role providing clinical support and information to Carers

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Carer Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Working with the Senior Carer Advisor to provide clinical support, advice and information to the Carer Response Officers
• Providing crisis intervention, complex information and advice to carers experiencing significant challenges including bereavement, grief, loss, abuse and neglect, domestic and family violence, intimate partner violence, and exploitation.
• Ensuring that referrals are made in a timely manner to service providers and Merri’s consortia partners.
• Undertaking the day to day Carer Gateway Intake and Registration functions for the state of Victoria to ensure a consistent and effective experience for clients of the Integrated Carer Support Service (ICSS).

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Bachelor qualifications in Social Work or equivalent tertiary related field.
• Experience providing complex clinical support, advice and information to individuals receiving support and to a team of multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience in a client service delivery role and knowledge of intake and registration functions to obtain accurate information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the community care sector, including the complex challenges faced by carers of people with a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition and the aged.

What we offer

The Carer Advisor is the first point of contact for callers to the Carer Gateway and assists with the Intake and Registration functions which also comprises the provision of appropriate information and emergency respite for Carers.

This role also works with the Senior Carer Advisor in providing clinical support, advice and information to the Carer Response Officers, and facilitates discussions with carers who are identified as having complex support requirements to access appropriate services and supports to meet their needs.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

Team Leader, Stepped Care: Wellness and Mind Care for Older Adults

• Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg
• Part Time/Fixed Term
• Unique learning opportunity 

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As Team Leader Stepped Care, you will be responsible for:

- Take a key role in developing the operational framework for service delivery
- Lead and support staff in developing evidence based time limited psychosocial therapies and interventions which are appropriate to the needs of older people
- Communicate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including relevant government services, service providers and key referrers, including internal colleagues
- In conjunction with the manager develop, implement, monitor and report on evaluation outcomes of the service

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

- Demonstrated capacity in leading a multidisciplinary team with an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and build team capacity

- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication (written and verbal) skills
- Demonstrated experience in project management including experience in data collection and analysis and report writing

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential. You will be part of a dynamic and engaged leadership team with plenty of opportunities for cross collaboration.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

• Preston
• Part time 0.8 FTE

• Promote recovery to victims of violent crime through the provision of support, information, referrals, education, and community links.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Victims Support Worker (Intake and Response), you will be responsible for:

- Provision of practical support services for victims of violent crime including: intake, assessment, case plan development, advocacy, education and referral 

- Undertaking initial needs assessments including urgency of need, risk, appropriate referrals (internal & external) and follow-up assessments &

actions.

- Provision of a range of mental health and wellbeing supports on a continuum that include psychological first aid, safety planning or risk assessment through to assisted referral to formal therapeutic interventions.

- Contributing to a client centred, efficient and effective case management service for victims of violent crime underpinned by a social health framework and principles for practice and service integration and collaboration.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

- Tertiary Qualification in Social Work or other related discipline determined by Merri Health

- Demonstrated experience and skills in information provision, intake, risk assessment and referral

-  Demonstrated casework and/or case kanagement experience

-  Sound knowledge base and demonstrated experience in working withtrauma and recovery

What we offer

The Victims Assistance Porgrams offers support to access internal and external professional development to support staff members' areas of interest and growth, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other Merri Health programs and external stakeholders to provide an integrated service to victims of crime.  There are opportunities to develop leadership skills through acting arrangements and supervision of students.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

Candidates who do not respond to the key selection criteria listed in the position description will not be considered.

Merri Health –Physiotherapist (Grade 2)

• 0.8 EFT; Permanent Part Time position
• Site: Various Merri Health Sites including Coburg and Fawkner
• Join an established multi-disciplinary team, who strive to help our clients reach their desired outcomes

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

You will be working as part of an established multidisciplinary team to provide direct and comprehensive high quality and evidence based physiotherapy services to clients who are aged under 65 (under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People).  This role is funded by Home and Community Care, Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) and the Community Health Program.   

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in the Prevention and Chronic Illness Care Team you will be responsible for:

• High quality individualised physiotherapy assessment and management of clients with predominantly musculoskeletal conditions.
• Dependant on scope of practice, assessing and treating clients presenting with women’s health, paediatric or chronic conditions
• Participation in planning, designing and implementation and ongoing management of physiotherapy group programs that operate across different sites of Merri Health

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Current Physiotherapy registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Demonstrated ability in autonomous clinical assessment and treatment decision making
• Experience with development, implementation and evaluation of group exercise programs
• Desirable: Interest and experience in women’s health and/or paediatric Physiotherapy

What we offer

You will be working with a motivated and experienced multi-disciplinary team, in a community health setting to deliver high quality health care to our community.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

• Located in Coburg and other Merri Health sites across Northern Melbourne  
• Full time, ongoing position
• Flexible entitlements including monthly ADO/RDO available

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Care Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Promoting and empowering consumer participation and choice through the provision of effective, responsive, goal focused and outcomes based support to Home Care Package recipients.  
• Working with clients and their informal networks to ensure their individual needs are identified and supported, including communication, cultural needs, personal values, preferences and chosen lifestyle.
• Effectively managing a caseload of clients, ensuring monthly targets are achieved in regards to contact hours and building new business.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure outcomes are achieved in line with client goal directed care plans, and service objectives.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Appropriate Qualification recognised by the employer compliant with Australian Qualifications Framework (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work /Diploma of Case Management and/or Community Services /Nursing/ or related field)
• Experience with Case Management in particular managing a caseload of clients from goal directed care principles
• Financial skills to effectively develop and monitor package expenditure for a variety of clients
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of an effective team

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

Mental Health Clinician- Homelessness to a Home

• Assertive outreach across the North of Melbourne, with an office base in Broadmeadows
• Fixed term part-time- 0.8 FTE for 18 months
• Work as part of a dynamic multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team focused on providing high quality, holistic support

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Mental Health Clinician with the Homelessness to a Home program you will be responsible for:

- Providing intensive case management support to a caseload of consumers, working from a holistic care framework with a strengths-based approach
- Providing individualised, client-centred care around key support areas, such as assessment, tenancy establishment and maintenance, service navigation and referral and building community connections
- Utilising a team approach to support client work and ensure continuity of care and the provision of comprehensive support to consumers
- Developing effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Welfare or related fiel

- Demonstrated experience in working with people experiencing mental health issues, particularly those with complex needs

- High level of experience in working with homelessness and the housing service system

- Extensive experience in effectively engaging with consumers and carers

What we offer

This role will provide a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative new program focused on providing high intensity, flexible and responsive supports to people who have been homeless and rough sleepers. Delivered through an assertive outreach model, this role will involve working in a team environment with other partner agencies to provide a high quality, integrated and holistic service response.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

Merri Health –Occupational Therapist (Grade 2)

• Up to 0.7 EFT; Permanent Part Time or fixed term contract position (min 6 months)
• Site: Various Merri Health Sites (primarily from: Bell Street, Coburg)
• Join an established multi-disciplinary team, who strive to help our clients reach their desired outcome
• Occupational Therapists ready to transition to a Grade 2 role are encouraged to apply

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

You will be working as part of an established multidisciplinary team to provide direct and comprehensive high quality and evidence based occupational therapy services to clients who are aged under 65 (under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People).  This role is funded by Home and Community Care, Program for Younger People.   The model of care aims to maximise clients’ and carers’ functional independence and their ability to participate fully in the community.

As the Grade 2 Occupational Therapist in the Prevention of Chronic Illness Care Team you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality, evidence based occupational therapy with clients aged under 65
• Occupational Therapy service provision in client’s homes, community settings and/or at Merri Health sites
• Health education, on both a group and an individual basis, with a particular focus on chronic conditions and restoration of function (for example in our Chronic Pain Service)
• Working with a diverse caseload of clients under the HACC-Program for Younger People
• Potential to develop supervisory skills through student placements
• Opportunities to participate in service development initiatives
• Note: This is not an NDIS funded position; however may involve supporting HACC-PYP clients with their NDIS access

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 2 years experience providing Occupational Therapy assessment and management with adults and younger clients with functional impairments related to disability, chronic conditions and/or short term health conditions
• Proven ability to work autonolously and in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience completing autonomous home and community based assessments and interventions with clients 
• Experience in the application of the principles of Chronic Disease Management; Person Centred Care; Goal Directed Care Planning and Self-management

What we offer

You will be working with a motivated and experienced multi-disciplinary team, in a community health setting to deliver high quality health care to our community.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.
 

Work for an innovative mental health program, which provides Recovery-focused holistic mental health support and interventions for older adults in the community and residential aged care facilities.

Stepped Care for Older Adults (SCOA), is a mental health program for adults 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) with mild to moderate mental illness, at risk of developing a mental illness, or experiencing social isolation and loneliness. The program operates throughout Melbourne’s north western region including Darebin, Moreland, Brimbank, Hume, and Melton.

This Senior Mental Health Clinician role is part of a multidisciplinary team and will undertake senior clinical and general duties to ensure the provision of high quality, biopsychosocial services to address mental health care of clients. The role will be key in providing clinical expertise to team members.

• Merri Central, Brimbank, other worksites as required
• Full time/fixed-term
• Access to work laptop and mobile

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services.  A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community.  We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a senior clinician with either Psychologist Grade 2 or Psychiatric Nursing background you will be responsible for:

- Providing Recovery-focused, client-centred, evidence-based clinical oversight of all clients, inclusing client triage, assessments and reviews 
- Champion and apply use of the National Initial Assessment and Referral approach based on the industry’s Guidance and Implementation Toolkits
- Deliver formal and informal mental health secondary consultations regarding diagnostic assessments, medication awareness, psychoeducation, effects of physical health conditions on mental health, risks, feedback on process considerations, and treatment planning
- Provide formal clinical supervision to team members where appropriate

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

- Demonstrated experience in providing high quality clinical care to older adults with mental health concerns
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical expertise to a multidisciplinary team in a professional and respectful manner and contribute towards team clinical development

- Foster a positive team environment, which committed to continuous learning

- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication (written and verbal) skills

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

Operationally, you will be collaborating with the team leader on the programs’ operational function and assist with ongoing reports, evaluation, and any reporting requirements. You will also provide ongoing support and assistance to the team in the development and maintenance of professional standards.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website.  If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All applications should include a cover letter, full resume and statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position description

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.