Job Summary
- $97,059 - $101,35
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Aug 2022
- Regional WA > Kalgoorlie
Lead and manage the Step-Up Step-Down service at Kalgoorlie in this pivotal role
“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”
The Kalgoorlie Mental Health Step Up Step Down Service (KMHSS) is a 10 bed, maximum 28 day stay facility that provides a community based support option for people who are becoming unwell and at risk of being referred to hospital (‘step up’) or are leaving hospital but in need of extra support to transition back to into the community (‘step down). The Kalgoorlie Step Up/Step Down is operated by Neami National and has in-reach from several partner organisations. The Kalgoorlie Step Up/Step Down Service accepts referrals from across the Goldfields region. During their stay consumers are assisted to develop a wellness plan including relapse prevention.
The staff team at Kalgoorlie Step Up/Step Down consists of a Manager, two Senior Practice Leaders, Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSWs), an AOD Liaison Worker, Peer Support Worker (PSW), Family and Friends Peer Support Worker and Administration Support. The facility is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and operates on a 7 day rotating roster consisting of morning and afternoon shifts.
The Service Manager will initiate, lead and coordinate strategic partnerships within the community and amongst local government, community housing, and health and welfare providers to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for consumers. They will coordinate the recruitment and selection of staff with support from HR, ensure practice development (supervision), training and skill development is provided, and manage the service budget including; monitoring progress against financial targets and ensuring priorities are established and met.
Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental ill health 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.
Incentives include:
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:
Naomi Mills-Edward – WA Clinical Services Regional Manager
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.