Mental Health Clinical Support Coordinator, Country SAMental Health Clinical Support Coordinator, Head to Health Phone Service - Country SA For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them. Part-Time (0.8FTE) Maximum Term Contract until 31 October 2025 (Parental Leave Cover)Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 with a salary range of $96,705 - $101,566 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation or Health Professional Level 2 with a salary range of $91,706 - $102,613; per annum (pro rata) + SuperannuationSalary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each yearGenerous above-award pay and entitlements (see details below)Remote or hybrid working arrangements are available for this positionAbout your new role The Mental Health Clinical Support Coordinator (MHCSC) will have a background in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology.
As a MHCSC, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health intake, assessment, triage, and referral services for individuals in the community who experience mental health issues and are seeking support.
The priority of the HtH IAR Service is to connect people seamlessly to the most appropriate local service to meet their identified needs, consistent with the 'stepped care' approach.
MHCSC will provide an initial identification and assessment of individuals' needs, as well as assist people requiring general information.
MHCSC will have responsibility for undertaking an assessment using the Commonwealth's Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) and supporting the non-clinical team to determine the level of clinical oversight, and key decisions required in matching people with the appropriate support service.
The Mental Health Clinical Coordinators will work as part of a collaborative team approach, supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and supervision.
What will Neami offer Generous additional leave entitlements including 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 6 weeks Paid Partner Leave, 2 days Wellness Leave, 2 days additional Carer's Leave and 3 days Compassionate Leave per occasionAccess to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervisionProfessional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisorOngoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-buildingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate familyFlexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balanceWhat you will bring to the role The MHCSC will be either a Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency essential, or a Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW) membership.Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health assessment and supporting consumers with presenting mental health concernsExperience working with client information systems, maintaining accurate documentation and data collectionDemonstrates integrity and credibility, and fosters open honest communicationDemonstrates commitment to the organisation and its valuesAdapts to the team and contributes to a positive team dynamicWhat the role requires National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes consideredCurrent Working with Children Check - required before commencement of workHow to apply To apply for this position, please:
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We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.Applications Close: 3rd November 2024
About Neami National We're Neami.
We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
We're proud to support 30,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.
These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.
Values Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate.
They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.
ConnectingLearningBelongingBe Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people.
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