Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth In partnership with Bendigo Health, Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca Regional Health, North Central LLEN, Dhelkaya Health, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and Maryborough District Health. The Role of the Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local Team The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local (LCHWL) provides a range of health and wellbeing services to children up to 11 years of age who may be experiencing some challenges such as developmental, emotional, relational or behavioural concerns. Services are available to families across the Xxxxxx of Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mt Alexander, and City of Greater Bendigo. The LCHWL is an innovative model co-designed with partners – paediatric service providers, and people with lived experience - to provide a regionally based system response that improves access across prevention, primary and tertiary care in the Loddon region. The service is particularly targeting those children who are not accessing support under other mechanisms such as NDIS. Services provided through the LCHWL include paediatric health, mental health support, parenting support, specialist assessments, allied health, family services, care coordination and access to peer support from team members with a lived or living experience of caring for a child with developmental, emotional, relational or behavioural concerns. The LCHWL has recently been established in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and led by Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) in partnership with Bendigo Health and regional partners Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca Regional Health, Dhelkaya Health, Sunbury & Cobaw Community Health, North Central LLEN and Maryborough District Health. Position Summary This position is employed by BCHS and wo...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Head to Health team provides a range of services that provides mental health treatment, care and support to a range of clients, including patients, families and carers, General Practitioners and other members of the broader mental health service system. A range of clinical services is provided to clients across all ages. The HeadtoHelp team work alongside existing provided services. Service delivery within the hub includes provision of initial assessment and referral utilising IAR, on-gong assessment, case reviews, consumer referral, educational programs, service liaison, consumer advocacy and other tasks as identified to address consumer needs. Position Role The Head to Health Hub team is committed to providing services which are recovery focused, promoting self-determination and collaboration with consumers, families and carers The Peer Support Worker role will provide a unique lived experience perspective on recovery to enhance clinical mental health service delivery. The Peer Support Worker will offer an optimistic viewpoint to consumers and provide a role model for hope and recovery. Under the guidance of the Hub Manager and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide a high standard of support to consumers. The Peer Support Worker will provide opportunities for consumers to develop meaningful community networks. Role responsibilities will encompass engagement and participation in the clinical team and emotionally and practically supporting consumers to work towards achieving their goals. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide one-on-one peer support and information to individuals, carers and families who have experienced mental health concerns. • Use your own lived experience of mental health issues and recovery to provide hope, information, support, and advice to consumers. • To s...
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Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The North-West Pharmacotherapy Liaison Officer is responsible for driving and supporting local initiatives to improve access to pharmacotherapy services in the Loddon Mallee region. The priority for the role is to support sustainable improvements to service capacity. The North-West Pharmacotherapy Liaison Officer will be accountable for project outcomes to the ORTicare Network via the Network Manager (employed by Ballarat Community Health) while supported operationally by Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS). Although the position will be based in Bendigo the Liaison Officer is expected to travel across the local government areas of Swan Hill, Buloke, Gannawarra, Loddon, Campaspe, Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander in order to build relationships across the catchment and to support a regional approach and local community activities.
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The role of the position is to provide high-quality and efficient administrative support to the Children’s Health Services team. This position is essential in supporting the provision of paediatric specialist and allied health services to vulnerable families. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are to undertake administrative duties for the Children’s Health Services team including, but not limited to: • Assisting with intake, triage and waiting list management processes. • Reviewing, finalising and forwarding approved letters on behalf of the team. • Coordination of relevant meetings including the preparation of minutes and agendas. • Supporting the team with systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. • Assisting the team with the completion of other daily administrative tasks. • Liaising with families and/or other health professionals regarding enquiries or follow-ups. • Liaising with the Director - Children’s Health Services and Allied Health, the Team Manager - Medical Practice and Paediatric Clinical Services and the team regarding the duties of the role. • Ensuring accurate information is recorded. • Proficiency in the use of Best Practice and Microsoft Office. • Maintenance and ordering of supplies specific to Children’s Health Services. • Assisting with team members’ schedules. The Role of the Team The Children’s Health Services team includes Paediatricians, Paediatric Registrars and other Allied Health Professionals who work collaboratively to benefit vulnerable families. The primary focus of the team is to provide comprehensive, specialist and allied health and wellbeing services to children and their families. The team provides coordinated and holistic care and referral pathways internally and externally across a range of multidisciplinary services. Key Selection Criteria Essential
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The role of the position is: • Provide individual and group mental health services to a range of clients aged 18 years and above including those from diverse backgrounds including those who are CALD. • Facilitate information and education groups. • Regularly engage in the intake process that includes a comprehensive risk assessment to gauge the need for referral or presentation to the counselling triage meeting. • Provide an integrated practice model that has service providers, internal and external to BCHS, supporting an inclusive, comprehensive and equitable intervention for consumers. • Contribute to the provision of counselling services including Psychological Treatment Services (PTS), Refugee Torture and Trauma Counselling and BCHS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as generalist counselling clients as required. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide mental health services through a range of psychosocial interventions. • Develop case plans in consultation with the client/s. • Participate in group and/or individual clinical supervision and commit to critical reflection and discussion of values and ethical conduct. • Participate in line management supervision and discussion of all clients including those that present a risk to self, counsellors and or organisation. • Accurately record and document client and administrative information and collect and collate data within given timeframes. • Contribute to service integration, team development and BCHS strategic directions. • Undertake responsibilities of the position adhering to: • Professional standards, relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and requirements. • Working within current equity and access legislation/standards inclusive of all abilities, cultures, genders, sexuality, age and faith. • Perform other duties as directed that are within the lim...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The role of the position is: • To work as part of an integrated family service system to support children, youth and families with a focus on early intervention and prevention. • Provide an outreach service that supports families to develop strategies and create changes to ensure the best interests of children and youth are central. • To work with local communities and other services to meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families. This includes encouraging a consistent focus on safety, stability and the development of positive outcomes, whilst viewing the child’s experience through the lens of the age and stage of the child, their culture and gender. • To utilise best practice principles to ensure that families are supported to be kept out of the child protection system, where possible. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Utilise an assertive outreach process to engage with families who have complex needs and where there are significant wellbeing concerns for children and young people. • Case management of a reduced case load to allow for more intensive outreach. • Actively support families to achieve outcomes in the best interests of children and youth. • Engage with families in the development of clear goals and provide advocacy, information and resources to support family change. • Flexibility of working outside core business hours. • Demonstrate skills and knowledge in utilising strength-based practice. • Develop, participate and facilitate group sessions with children, youth and families. • Support families to connect with formal and informal networks that will support them to sustain change in the best interests of the children. The Role of the Team The Strong Families team works with the most vulnerable and high-risk families. The team provides individual support and group work programs to children, youth and families that su...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Centres (MDCs) were introduced in 2006 to improve responses to sexual offences and child sexual abuse. The centres co-locate child protection practitioners, specialist police investigators and sexual assault counsellor/advocates with strong links to forensic medical personnel. These professionals work collaboratively to provide a victim/survivor centred, specialist, integrated and holistic response to victims of sexual abuse from a single location. This ensures that victim/survivors experience fewer service providers, more timely and accessible responses, increased sensitivity, privacy, and anonymity. The state government expanded the MDC model to incorporate a community health nurse at each MDC. The community health nurse will have a particular scope and focus, noting the importance of integration and linkages with the rest of the health system and appropriate structures for support and governance. The MDC community health nurses will practice within the social model of health, providing needs identification, care planning, referral to appropriate services providers, education awareness- raising and develop local networks of care. Community health nurses will provide short to medium term care and provide an important link with other health and community services. They will also partner with other providers to assist with quality improvement and service planning activities for survivors of sexual assault. Community health nurses will report operationally to their employing community health centres whilst they primarily work in the six Multi-disciplinary centres across Victoria, however, they will also have access to a state-wide Coordinator who will provide governance and leadership support. Position Role Maintain and monitor, inclusive of innovations, health, and management systems within the MDC. Playing a key role in the provision of se...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Alcohol and Drug Services Team is a multi-disciplinary team, supporting clients requiring a range of treatment, support and education related to their use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The team supports clients along the continuum of AOD use from active using to seeking access to stop their use. The focus of the team is to provide seamless treatment and support pathways, coordinated service and a range of information and education interventions relating to harm reduction. Position Role The Needle Syringe Program (NSP) team provides sterile injecting equipment and disposal services within a harm minimisation and health promotion framework to the City of Greater Bendigo. The program delivers information and education covering a range of public health and harm reduction issues including safer using practices, identifying and responding to high risk injecting practices, appropriate disposal of injecting equipment, safe sex practice and prevention of blood borne virus (BBV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). The team operates an outreach model Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 7.30 to 11.00 pm. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide a comprehensive range of NSP equipment, information, education and outreach services to people who inject drugs. • Initiate, develop and deliver targeted harm reduction information and education regarding safe injecting equipment and techniques, appropriate disposal, BBV, opiate overdose awareness, prevention and response as well as promoting safe and positive sexual health including STI prevention. • Contribute to program development initiatives, service integration and referral pathways, team development and organisational goals. • Contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the mobile Needle Syringe Program through promotion and advocacy in the community. Key Selection Criter...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Better Health portfolio involves the planning and provision of medical, paediatrics, chronic Disease management, sexual and reproductive Health, refugee health nursing, workplace health, multi-disciplinary centre nurse, social support in Xxxxxx, physiotherapy, dietetics, and GP’s in Schools. The Senior Leader will work alongside our General Practitioners, Community Health Nurses and other practice support staff in supporting BCHS’ medical clinical services (Medical Practice, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Doctor’s in Secondary Schools programs).
