Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Service!

• Fixed Term Full-time (1.0 EFT / 80 hours) Ending June 2027
• Based at St Kilda Rd Clinic
• Salary Package: $101k - $116k + Superannuation
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

About us

Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector? The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Service combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we’re expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialised pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.

Our service focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey.

Join a team dedicated to reshaping mental health care with holistic, specialised, and compassionate support. Together, let’s create meaningful change in mental health and wellbeing for our community.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the on-development and implementation of the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR), which has been funded by The Department of Health and Human Services. The Alfred contracts two community-managed mental health providers of Mental Health Community Support Service (MHCSS) to provide this service. This role is responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of these services as well as act as the key liaison for the external and internal key stakeholders. 

What you've got

• Current Registered professional registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA or eligibility for membership through the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Minimum 5 years’ post graduate experience.
• Experience in a range of mental health interventions indicating an ability to perform community-based mental health assessment including that of risk assessment.  
• Previous leadership experience is desirable.

• Be willing to undergo a Background Check

The benefits

• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities nearby at The Alfred, Deducted Pre-Tax!! 
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to Public Transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For enquiries please contact Matt Gittins (Navigations Manager) at St Kilda Road Clinic on ph: (03) 9076 9888 

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Wednesday the 7th of May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au