Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Sep 2020
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a Mental Health Clinical Support Coordinator, you will be part of a team of Mental Health Clinicians who provide clinical and risk assessments, care planning and facilitate access to appropriate clinical and community services. The Clinical Support Coordinator plays an active role in assessing and screening referrals using appropriate tools, policies and procedures. You will be responsible for managing and reviewing priority lists as and when required. You will also have a deep understanding of the types of mental health services available in the area as you will be providing information about mental health and available services in the region.
As a Mental Health Clinical Support Coordinator you will have a background and be registered in your field of Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing and/or Psychology, along with demonstrated experience. Our ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the issues faced by individuals in the region including those identifying from a CALD or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
Other essential skills and experiences we are looking for include:
Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact Ann-Marie O’Brien – Service Manager Connect to Wellbeing Mackay on 0472 656 162.
Apply NOW as this position will close once a suitable candidate is found.
No recruitment agency candidates will be accepted for this position.
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.