Mental Health Worker

NT Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health's Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service in Darwin is seeking a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health team Intake Officer to provide specialist triage, assessments and coordinate planned interventions for children and adolescents with mental health concerns.

You will be the first point of contact for referrals, delivering educational support to carers and other professionals within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to services and seamless care

Job description

Vacancy Number: 032823

Agency: Department of Health

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Child and Adolescent Mental Health team Intake Officer is responsible for the provision of specialist triage, assessments and the coordination of planned interventions for children and adolescents who are experiencing mental health problems. The CAMHT Intake Officer is the first point of contact when referrals are received and is responsible for providing educational and consultancy services to carers, other service providers and professionals in the context of a multidisciplinary team.

Contact: Daniel Olsen on 08 8999 4959 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $113,101 - $134,507 (including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Experience Level: Professional 2