• Full Time or Part time, Maximum term contract until 30 June 2021 (position may be extended, subject to further funding)
• Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010 Level 3 or Nursing Award 2010
• Level 2. Remuneration will be negotiated dependent on skills, experience and qualifications
• Regular hours of work 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday -Hours of work can be between 8:00am - 9:00pm
• Some travel required within catchment area

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

Requirements of role

Clinical Care-Coordination needs to be provided by the Mental Health Clinician who are skilled and experienced in the area of monitoring risk, managing complex mental health presentations and in providing care-coordination to the client group. They do not necessarily have to have therapeutic skills, but they need to have skills and qualifications commensurate with the services being provided.

Appropriate training and qualifications in an Allied Health discipline (including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing) and registration with the appropriate bodies (e.g. AHPRA as per requirements of Mental Health Clinician), or

those following a non-traditional pathway, a pathway of mixed educational and work-based experience could be acceptable. Minimum requirements are: At least a minimum three (3) year undergraduate degree in Medical or Allied Health discipline

In addition, a minimum of two (2) year’s post graduate experience in the mental health field demonstrating the ability to manage a complex client group.

About Links to Wellbeing:

The Links to Wellbeing (LTWB) consortium is a group of mental health and community service providers, consisting of:

• Neami National
• Mind Australia
• Skylight
• UnitingCare Wesley Bowden (UCWB)

The organisations have built upon existing strong partnerships in the primary health and community service sectors.

The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) will work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team to provide clinical care coordination for individuals with mental health disorders in a primary care setting.

About Neami National

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.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

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.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

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

Applications will be open until the suitable candidate is found.

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact: Linda Sims Clinical Lead, Links to Wellbeing on (08) 8326 3591 or 0427 798 686 or 0457 850 030.

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.

A position description is attached.