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Mental Health Intake Officer

South Western Sydney PHN
  • A key role making a difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of mental health care across South Western Sydney.
  • Belonging to a passionate, supportive and friendly team.
  • Flexible working environment with a focus on health and wellbeing.
  • Full time contract until 30 June 2021.

About SWSPHN

With your passion, ideas, expertise and commitment, you can make a real difference to the lives of those in our community. At SWSPHN we are dedicated to enhancing and connecting primary health care so residents and patients achieve better health outcomes.

About the Role

The role is part of the Mental Health team and is responsible for the administration of the mental health central intake process and involves:

  • Processing incoming referrals, reviewing for eligibility and assigning them to the most appropriate SWSPHN commissioned mental health service
  • Maintaining referral and program information, in line with the minimum data set, using a Client Information Management System
  • Liaise with and provide support to referrers and SWSPHN commissioned mental health service providers.

Please apply if you have a passion for improving mental health outcomes and possess the following attributes:

  • Experience in the mental health sector with relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. health or mental health - a clinical qualification is desirable, but not a requirement)
  • High level communication and data entry skills
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating with a range of stakeholder groups

Contact: Jade Weidner, 0427 325 607.

Salary: $33 - $37 per hour.

SWSPHN is an equal opportunity employer. Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check. Please note that only applicants successful in making it to the interview stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

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