- Join
a dynamic team facilitating assessments and referrals for people
seeking support for mental health in a busy primary health network
- Use
your clinical assessment and genuine engagement skills to facilitate a
no-wrong-door approach ensuring the best outcome for callers.
- Part-time role (0.6 FTE, 22.8 hours per week), Maximum term role for 2 years.
- Docklands Office location with some hybrid working flexibility
- Covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020
- Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550
As
part of the Referral and Access team at NWMPHN, the intake and
Assessment Officer will respond to calls from people seeking mental
health support and will process referrals from GPs and other health
professionals. You will have in-depth knowledge of mental health
services available for people at different levels of acuity. You will
have a positive, recovery led and consumer focused approach and will use
your strong clinical assessment skills, and the Initial Assessment
Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST), to get people to the most
appropriate mental health care available.
You
will be a great communicator who pays attention to detail, and who can
confidently navigate client management systems. You will be required to
clearly document all relevant demographic, contextual and risk
assessment information, and work collaboratively with both referrers and
services that you refer to, to ensure the best outcome for the client.
About Us
We
are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's
largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN,
dedicated to improving primary health care in our community.
What are PHNs?
PHNs have been established with two key objectives:
- Increasing
the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members,
particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
- Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time
A typical week may include:
- Promptly
answering phone calls to provide initial assessment of people seeking
support for their mental health using the Initial Assessment and
Referral Decision Support Tool.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to mutually support each other in your clinical practice
- Participating in case-reviews of people seeking exceptional circumstances for treatment
- Responding
to emailed referrals and e-alerts from people seeking assistance, or
their referrers, ensuring practice approaches are safe and inclusive
- Proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues to the Lead, Mental Health Access and Manager, Mental Health Services.
- Participating in relevant meetings, group supervision, seminars, and information sessions, and reporting back as appropriate
- Actively
and respectfully communicating with your whole team, including
clinicians, administrators, and commissioning leads and managers to
share learnings about trends, issues, and successes
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary
qualification in a clinical health related field and evidence of
registration with the relevant board or eligibility for membership of
the relevant professional association:
- Psychologist - AHPRA Registration
- Provisional Psychologist - Provisional AHPRARegistration (noting that the NWMPHN is unable to provide individual
clinical supervision to fulfill the requirements of the provisional
registration).
- Mental health Nurse - AHPRA Registration
- Mental Health Social Worker - Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Occupational Therapy - Member of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Or non-clinically credentialled candidates who:
- Or
a minimum of bachelor level degree in a relevant health field (such as
counselling, youth work, health promotion) and experience working in a
clinical mental health intake or in delivery of mental health support.
All candidates are expected to have:
- Minimum 3 years' clinical mental health experience.
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders. Knowledge of
Mental Health Services and supports available in the North Western
Melbourne and Western Victorian catchment and surrounding suburbs.
- Experience in undertaking mental health assessments and screening of people seeking mental health supports.
- Demonstrated ability to document information accurately and record assessments clearly.
What's in it for you?
- A friendly and supportive professional environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Great work-life balance (Hybrid options to work from home and in office)
Other Benefits:
- Fun social club and health and wellbeing activities
- Covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020
The
successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police
Check, Working with Children Check and provide AASW and/or AHPRA
Certification or if non-clinical demonstrate relevant experience
according to the position description
NWMPHN
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the
importance of attracting and retaining talent that mirrors our diverse
community. Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
background are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this job go to: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies and enter reference 6580439 . Applications close 01 May 2024