Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Jan 2021
Do you have a passion for the mental health and well-being of others? EMPHN is looking for a competent, compassionate Mental Health Clinician/Practitioner to support the effective care of people in the community with a range of mental health, drug, alcohol and other complex needs. This role works over the telephone to assist clients in navigating the complex and changing landscape of services within the primary care sector, and promotes awareness-building of current service systems and linkages. The position triages and assesses the more high risk and complex referrals for consumers to ensure that consumers are allocated to the most appropriate service to best support their presenting needs, and provides support to the clinicians and mental health practitioners in the broader team.
The purpose of this role is to provide people with severe mental illness, together with their family and carers, with information and referral to appropriate services that are locally available within EMPHNs catchment. The role is key in identifying service gaps and identifying innovative solutions to barriers to services access.
To be considered for this role you will have:
EMPHN offers a genuinely supportive and friendly work environment, flexible hours, and generous salary packaging. We also have a fun, active social club and offer staff recognition and support programs. This is a full time position, with a maximum 12 month contract being offered to the successful candidate.