Mental Health Intake & Assessment Navigator

Group; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kempsey Medicare Mental Health Centre is recruiting an Intake & Assessment Officer to be the first point of contact for individuals, families and carers seeking mental health support. You will conduct intake, screening and risk assessments, provide brief interventions and coordinate referrals to services as part of a collaborative care team.

You will develop collaborative care plans, work with local health and community partners, and participate in regular supervision to uphold high-quality,

Qualifications

• Qualifications in health, mental health, community services, or related discipline.
• Experience conducting intake, screening, biopsychosocial and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment and risk evaluations for people accessing the service.
• Provide brief interventions, care coordination and referrals to appropriate supports.
• Develop collaborative care plans and support people to access the services they need.
• Work closely with local health, community and partner organisations to deliver holistic care.
• Participate in case reviews, clinical discussions and regular supervision.
• Contribute to the positive reputation and growth of the Medicare Mental Health Centre within the community.
• Work a regular fortnightly weekend roster as part of service delivery.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Education

Health/Mental health qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical systems

Job description

Kempsey Medicare Mental Health Centre is recruiting an Intake & Assessment Officer to be the first point of contact for individuals, families and carers seeking mental health support. You will conduct intake, screening and risk assessments, provide brief interventions and coordinate referrals to services as part of a collaborative care team.

You will develop collaborative care plans, work with local health and community partners, and participate in regular supervision to uphold high-quality,