“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Part Time – 0.8 FTE (Mon to Thurs)
• Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2022
• 74k – 79k p.a, pro rata dependent on skills and experience
• Based at Neami Fairfield, and/or working mobile with approval

The Department of Fairness, Families & Housing (DFFH) is funding the MHCSS Intake service to deliver the Mental Health NDIS Access Project, as well as intake and bed vacancy coordination function to a number of Youth Residential Rehabilitation Services (YRR) in Victoria. The Access project commenced in June 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2022. DFFH is also funding the Covid 19 Mental Health and Wellbeing service commencing June 2020 and concluding June 2022. In addition, DFFH has funded the Youth Outreach Recovery Service (YORS) from May 2021- June 30, 2022.

Core duties

• Correspond with referrers via email and phone to confirm receipt of Youth Residential Recovery (YRR)/ Youth Outreach Recovery Support (YORS) nomination and discuss any further information required or identified concerns
• Present nominations and relevant information to selection panel and facilitate discussion to assess appropriateness of consumer for a YRR and rank their priority of need

• Assess the eligibility of individuals, urgency and case prioritisation
• Assess the need for supports such as intensive specialist mental health screening and perform risk assessments including arranging referrals to crisis intervention services, where necessary
• Provide information on types of services available to support individual needs

What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to establish rapport and develop respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Have a high level of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility, along with a commitment to team work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively while managing a range of tasks
• Ability to maintain a hopeful and positive outlook even during challenging times at work
• Strong communication skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement
• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (or have received one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their second dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• Essential: Experience working with young people (16 – 25) is essential i.e. youth services, intake/assessment, program co-ordination
• Desirable: Specific youth mental health experience

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the Position Description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Damian Medley: 1300 379 462 or 0402 390 385

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.