Mental Health Intake Co-ordinator

Cabrini’s Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Myki commuter discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Cabrini Health in Melbourne is seeking an Intake Coordinator for the Women’s Mental Health Service. The role focuses on being the first point of contact for individuals, families and healthcare professionals, guiding them to the most appropriate care, and facilitating a smooth transition into our mental health programs.

You will bring nursing qualifications and registration with AHPRA, with at least two years in mental health, along with leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mental health role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals seeking mental health services.
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment options for clients.
• Coordinate referrals and admissions, ensuring a smooth transition into our mental health programs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop individualised care plans and treatment goals.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout their journey.

Skills

Nursing registration

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Nursing degree

Job description

Intake Coordinator - Women’s Mental Health

Permanent part-time position

Cabrini Elsternwick

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

How you will make an impact:

Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s mental health? Cabrini Women’s Mental Health is seeking a dedicated Intake Coordinator to be the first point of contact for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring a seamless transition to our mental health services. Your empathetic approach and expert knowledge will guide clients towards the most appropriate care, while working closely with our multidisciplinary team.

Cabrini Women’s Mental Health Service

At Cabrini Women’s Mental Health, we’re proud to offer Australia’s leading private, women-only mental health service, situated within the Lisa Thurin Women’s Health Centre. We take pride in fostering a secure and nurturing environment that emphasizes the safety and support of both our patients and clinicians.

We invite you to join our innovative team at Cabrini Women’s Mental Health, where you’ll play a key role in this novel approach to supporting women.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals seeking mental health services.

• Conduct thorough assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment options for clients.

• Coordinate referrals and admissions, ensuring a smooth transition into our mental health programs.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop individualised care plans and treatment goals.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout their journey.

About you

You are a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong commitment to quality patient care and outcomes. With your relevant nursing qualifications and registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, you bring a wealth of experience in mental health and a passion for supporting women’s mental health. Your excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and positive attitude make you a valuable asset to our team.

You will have:

• Relevant nursing qualifications and registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in mental health.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and priorities.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging : up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits

• Convenience : Vibrant Elsternwick location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport

• Travel Perks : Myki Commuter discounted fares

• A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.