Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 8th Jul 2024
- Melbourne > Heatherton
At South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we are leaders, facilitators and influencers towards the shared goal of better primary health care. We are funded by the Australian Government to help people in South East Melbourne get the health care they need, when and where they need it.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Innovation Directorate leads change in the areas of commissioning Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD), and Suicide Prevention services and projects across the region enabling SEMPHN to both increase access to these services and shape the system that delivers those services. This team provides the essential capacity in service design, including co-design and contract management necessary for strategic, innovative and efficient commissioning activities.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Innovation Directorate leads change in the areas of commissioning services across the region enabling SEMPHN to both increase access to primary health care services and shape the system that delivers those services. This team provides the essential capacity in service design, including co-design and contract management necessary for intelligent and efficient commissioning activities.
The SEMPHN funded Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services is the point of entry for consumers. The team facilitates referrals for existing clients that need to step up or down into different parts of the stepped care model according to their needs. This will be achieved by working on a client level and a systems level to ensure effective and appropriate referrals are received for a specific target group.
You will provide day to day clinical oversight at the entry point into the SEMPHN Access and Referral services across the SEMPHN region. In addition, you will ensure the delivery of timely, accessible and high-quality intake functions, including the planning and evaluation of relevant Access & Referral initiatives. A key component to this role is to participate in and assist with the implementation of the National Guidance of Initial Assessment and Referral framework.
This role is full-time and for a fixed term contract of 12 months.
The successful applicant will have relevant experience with clinical/tertiary qualifications AND current registration with a relevant professional registration body (in fields such as psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy), relevant clinical experience in primary care, tertiary or the community sector, (ideally working in the mental health industry) as well as a demonstrated understanding of the mental health, psychosocial and AOD service systems.
Experience working in Youth Mental Health is desirable. You will also possess strong communication, problem solving ability with stakeholder engagement, relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills. To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following:
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact: [email protected], using the subject line: Access & Referral Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
A position description is also attached.
We thank you for your interest in the role and our organisation, however only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.
A National Police Check will be required, and a Working with Children Check may be required in accordance with government funding requirements.
All employees of SEMPHN must be permanent residents of Australia or hold a valid employment visa.
SEMPHN is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the organisation’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all SEMPHN employees be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exemption applies). Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment with the organisation.
SEMPHN promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
A position description is attached.