• Provisional Psychologist / Social Worker / Reg Nurse / Occupational Therapist
• Two (2) Full time Permanent positions in LikeMind Penrith
• Up to $75K base dep on quals + Generous Salary packaging benefits 
• Ref 505320

Role Overview

The Intake and Assessment Clinician position provides triage, assessment, collaborative care planning and care coordination with the aim of improving an individual's mental health, physical health, and overall wellbeing, as well as providing opportunities for education and employment.

LikeMind Penrith run by Uniting, provides free and confidential integrated services for adults experiencing mental health concerns, as well as their families and carers.  LikeMind utilises this service hub to offers pathways to integrated mental health care by working alongside co-located general and specialist care options including care coordination and support. The program uses a consumer-driven recovery model to work together with consumers to address their mental health needs.

Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To provide primary mental health support to consumers by establishing links with key stakeholders, clinical pathways, community organisations and utilisation of existing partnerships to provide holistic care.
• Provide triage and assessment to consumers accessing support via LikeMind using a holistic biopsychosocial approach.
• To provide short term intervention and care co-ordination to consumers to assist them in achieving the goals and action outlined in their care/management plan.

Essential Criteria:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with full /provisional registration with AHPRA or eligible for membership with the AASW.
• Demonstrated experience of clinical practice within the mental health field (includes clinical placements and relevant volunteer work such as Lifeline).
• Demonstrated ability to provide triage and assessment of individuals with preference for assessment skills in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based clinical practice
• Willingness to collaboratively plan and coordinate a comprehensive bio-psycho-social approach and interventions to meet the needs of consumers.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a strengths-based recovery framework.
• Experience working in an NGO and/or in mental health setting.

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To Apply, click the Apply Now button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging entitlements, company rewards.
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training.
• Career progression & development opportunities.

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on 0438 206 164 or [email protected] using the subject line: Intake & Assessment Clinicians x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs