• Part Time 0.6
• Fixed term for 12 months

Carrington Health is seeking a skilled and experienced professional to establish and deliver an exciting new after hours Mental Health Nurse and Liaison Program in Box Hill. The Mental Health Liaison Coordinator will work closely with designated hospital ED staff and ancillary services during business hours, to identify, plan and implement protocols to facilitate access to those presenting with non-urgent mental health conditions to the Box Hill After Hours GP Clinic.

About us

In Victoria, Carrington Health is recognised as an industry leader in the delivery of innovative primary health care services. We have a demonstrated record of working with communities to strengthen the health and wellbeing of the local population.

Carrington Health is committed to creating and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment which fosters diversity among employees, and aims to provide a sustainable work-life balance which encourages staff to maintain work-life balance throughout their career.

Carrington Health acknowledges that providing an inclusive, supportive workplace environment is mutually beneficial and a key advantage for our organisation.

What you will require to be effective in this role

• Passion and enthusiasm to innovate and expand access to mental health and community health and wellbeing services
• The ability to truly work in partnership
• Independence and autonomy to plan, deliver and monitor project performance
• Experience working with primary and mental health sectors
• Understanding of contemporary mental health system landscape and its challenges
• Awareness of lived experience, stigma and barriers faced by those experiencing mental illness

Why work at Carrington Health?

• Utilise your expertise and skills in an innovative and rewarding way
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Located in Box Hill across the road from the bus and rail hub

• Generous salary packaging options

Salary is in accordance with Nurses and Midwifes (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020. Generous salary packaging and flexible working hours will be offered. The position reports directly to the Manager, Counselling/Mental Health/Youth.