• Fixed term part time position (5 months with possibility of extension)
• 22.8 Hours per week with a possibility of an increase of work hours
• Attractive Salary Packaging Options

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading community health service as a Mental Health Care Coordinator in the Stepped Care Mental Health program. This is a part-time, fixed-term position (3 days a week) with a possibility of extension and an increase of work hours to 4-5 work days per week.

The Mental Health Care Coordinator will provide care coordination and case management support to consumers who are experiencing mental health concerns. The Mental Health Care Coordinator will work as a part of the multidisciplinary team to provide one-on-one and group-based support to consumers in the Stepped care (Steps) MH service. The Mental Health Care Coordinator will work as a part of the multidisciplinary team to develop Collaborative Care Plans and support consumers working towards recovery-oriented goals, and will include both direct support/case management, facilitation of group programs and coordination of shared care to meet the consumer’s recovery-oriented goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with consumers which cover biopsychosocial domains and clinical risk
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Assist clients to navigate service systems using step up/step down approaches and service coordination, and make referrals internally and externally as required
• Work collaboratively with consumers, family/carers and other health professionals to develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans that include shortterm and longterm recovery goals
• Develop and co-facilitate group-based interventions for consumers
• Provide services in both face-to-face and telehealth modalities

Skills & Experience

Key attributes of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to:

• Possess an empathic, innovative and professional therapeutic style
• Excellent organisation, time management and problem solving skills
• Experience in case management, client assessment and care planning
• Ability to work within a dual-diagnosis framework with consumers across the lifespan
• Ability to work creatively and safely with consumers from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTIQ, CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise workload, set priorities and meet performance targets and deadlines
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems (such as TrakCare or FIXUS) and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to expand your current skillset to meet the needs of the service

Culture & Benefits

People love working at Access Health & Community because we offer:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly RDO (for full time employees)

About Access Health & Community

We are a not for profit community health organisation operating in more than twelve locations across Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. AccessHC delivers medical, health and community services for all ages. We employ over 250 employees across Eastern Melbourne.

To Apply

Please submit your application including your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description attached or on the website for the key selection criteria and further information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/.

Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation

Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Screening Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment.

Access Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background.

Irina Hart
Mental Health Manager
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Mental Health Care Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs

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