Brand new opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Officer to work within the Northern Sydney Local Health District!

The position is:

• Based in Northern Sydney, with travel across the LHD
• Closed-term full-time (1 year)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Classified at Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

About the Opportunities

The NDIS Mental Health Officer will:

• Work with local health district (LHD) mental health services to identify people who are or are likely to be eligible for the NDIS, and assist them to obtain the appropriate support through the NDIS
• Work across all aspects of the NDIS journey, including access, planning, plan implementation and plan utilisation
• Focus on building the capacity of LHD mental health service staff around the NDIS
• Work with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Local Area Coordinators, NDIS Support Coordinators, NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coaches and other NDIS providers as required to ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from

For more information on the NDIS Mental Health Officer role, please read the Position Description and Role Requirements documents within the advertisement attached below.

About Northern Sydney LHD

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) provides a comprehensive range of mental health services which includes prevention and health promotion, telephone triage, assessment, early intervention, acute inpatient and emergency services, longer term inpatient and community support.

The NSLHD model of care for mental health services is underpinned by the recovery philosophy. The aim of the recovery model enables people to enjoy the basic elements of life and to be active members of the community regardless of their mental health status.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Qualifications in human services or relevant field and/or relevant work experience in psychosocial disability
2. Demonstrated experience of working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS
3. Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable)

Full Selection Criteria available within the advertisement below.

The Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate - Equivalent to Level 5 Pay Point 2 (SCHCADS Award 2010)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a mobile phone, fleet vehicles and other resources for work purposes
• Career development opportunities

For further information, please contact Andre Maddocks. E: [email protected] using the subject line: NDIS Mental Health Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs (please do not email applications).