The UpStart program, funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), offers a unique opportunity to support consumers with mental illness through community engagement and employment opportunities.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide flexible, person-centred support for up to 6 months, helping consumers build strengths, engage in community activities, and pursue volunteer, study, or work opportunities.

What Sets Us Apart?

At Better Health Network (BHN), we are committed to holistic, consumer-focused care. The UpStart program is innovative, providing tailored support that aligns with each consumer's unique recovery journey.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to create an inclusive, supportive work culture that emphasizes professional growth and emotional intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive holistic assessments and develop recovery-oriented care plans for consumers in the UpStart program.
• Provide one-on-one case management, focusing on helping consumers access community engagement and employment opportunities through a strengths-based approach.
• Collaborate with Peer Workers and other team members to coordinate care meetings, reviews, case discussions, and safety planning.
• Deliver flexible, outreach support services, including telehealth and face-to-face options, to consumers and their families.
• Contribute to program planning, implementation, and evaluation, while promoting the UpStart program to internal and external stakeholders.

About You:

You bring experience in recovery-focused mental health services and a strong commitment to consumer-centered care. Your ability to work autonomously, coupled with high emotional intelligence, makes you a valuable team player. You have experience working with diverse communities and are dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health. A second language is highly regarded.

BHN Benefits:

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities to support your career growth.
• Flexible Work Options: Balance work with life commitments through flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration in line with your experience.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to employee wellness programs and initiatives.

About the Team

The UpStart team is passionate about supporting mental health recovery through community engagement. We work closely together, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture where everyone’s lived experience and professional expertise are valued. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on our consumers’ lives.

About BHN

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those experiencing mental illness!

If this role is the one you’ve been looking for click Apply Now. Interviews will be held immediately on shortlisting.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Carrie Weiss, Program Lead MHICC, UPSTART & Worksafe at [email protected], using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check. Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.