• NFP Salary Packaging options available
• Full-time fixed term position available until 30 June 2021
• Leading organisation in youth mental health

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Youth Enhanced Services and working alongside with the Clinical Services Manager on site, the Enhanced Care Coordinator will work within the Clinical Team of the centre providing increased capacity to engage and support young people with complex needs to seek and maintain their treatment within an enhanced primary care setting.

This role will also support those young people at risk of self-harm and potential suicide. Working with an identified Emergency Department, this role will identify and address the barriers and challenges to access appropriate service pathways and effective treatment. This role will also work closely with GP’s, Psychiatrists, access team clinicians and allied health contracted staff to facilitate coordinated care and treatment for moderate to severe mental health disorders.  Working with the leadership team, this role will provide assessment, care planning, referral, advice and consultation services to young people, their families/carers and community professionals/agencies, and will have involvement in service development.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About you

Skills & Experience

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing) and previous experience in senior role ideally youth mental health;
• Passion, energy and determination to make a difference to health outcomes for young people;
• Extensive experience in the planning and provision of mental health care, including completion of mental health assessments, crisis intervention, psychoeducation and short-term treatment interventions to young people experiencing mental health and/or substance use, and/or other social difficulties, including current evidence-based approaches;
• Ability to be self-motivated and directed, demonstrating a sound ability to proactively oversee and lead decisions in relation to the intake/assessment services and young people’s suitability for ongoing treatment/support services at the centre;
• Extensive service system knowledge, relevant legislation, government policy nad strategic directions in relation to mental health and alcohol and other substances particularly as it relates to young people;
• Demonstrated capacity to problem solve effectively and work creatively with young people, particularly within an early intervention framework;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in a health setting and to provide leadership and supervision to staff and students;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively liaise, build relationships and partnerships, consult and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders both internal and external;
• Commitment to supporting clinical research within the service.

About us

Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. Find out more on our website.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Find our more on the headspace website. 

Orygen is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that supports employees to achieve their career goals without compromising their life goals.  With this in mind Orygen offers a range of employment benefits including generous paid leave, flexible work arrangement, access to NFP salary packaging and an employee assistance program.

Orygen reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

To view position description or for further information about the role, please visit the Orygen website.