“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

The Clinical Care and Coordination role (Triple C) will provide care coordination for people experiencing the impact of severe and complex mental illness to plan services that matter to assist people in working towards recovery. Working with GP’s, psychiatrists, local health networks and others you will promote care plans, risk assessments and facilitate access to appropriate clinical and community services. You will also provide evidence-based therapies to individuals.

Neami will provide a welcoming and supportive environment within an established team, professional development, and clinical supervision within an innovative, national Mental Health organisation. Neami is committed to supporting our staff (and mean it), prioritising positive culture, fostering learning, and a range of generous employment benefits.

About the Role

• Part Time (0.8FTE preferred, however this is negotiable), Maximum term contract until 30 June 2023
• Above award HPSS or Nurses Award
• Generous NFP Salary Packaging available to increase take home pay, and relocation assistance if required
• Based in Port Lincoln
• Triage and assessment of mental health referrals, working collaboratively with health and mental health providers to develop multi-agency care plans, in conjunction with the consumer, family/carers and supports.
• Provide evidence based clinical therapies
• Foster and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to ensure good communication flow and clear referral pathways
• Participate in community engagement activities and promote the mental health and wellbeing of the community

What you will bring to the role?

As the Clinical Care Coordinator, you will be suitably qualified professional with relevant experience (MH Accredited Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker with two years post graduate mental health experience).

You will have a genuine and authentic care and value for people living with mental illness, and a passion for supporting people to thrive.

Other essential skills and experience we are looking for include:

• The ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to form and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of local services particularly relevant to the designated program area
• Be able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Be an honest and transparent individual

Mandatory requirements

• Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse or mental health experienced Social Worker
• Working with Children and Vulnerable Person checks (required before commencement of work)
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers Licence
• Police Check
• Criminal record check required before commencement of employment

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills, knowledge, experience and interest to succeed in this role, then please APPLY now.

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description below.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact: Danielle Stoneham - Regional Manager - mobile: 0400 476 664.

Applications will close once a suitable candidate has been found.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also encourage people who have a lived experience of mental illness and recovery to apply.