- Institution: Wellways Australia Limited
- Job Description:
Screening for eligibility for NDIS programs
Undertaking an initial needs assessment for people eligible for a community mental health service
Ensuring a catchment wide response to demand management and prioritization for allocation for eligible clients
Facilitating referrals and supports for people not eligible for a community mental health service
Facilitating better coordination of entry into clinical and community based mental health services
Improving referral pathways that facilitate access to the range of services and supports available to eligible clients
Promoting a community-based recovery model to underpin all clinical and community support services delivered to people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness with complex needs.
- Requirement:
A tertiary qualification or relevant experience in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Welfare or other related disciplines
Demonstrated experience and well-developed skills in the delivery of face to-face and phone screenings and referral services to individuals, families and communities with diverse and complex social needs
Ability to relate well to clients and staff
High level of competency in key components of Microsoft Office applications combined with the ability to learn and adapt to new information technology systems
Experience working in a recovery-oriented mental health environment
The right to work in Australia
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course [link removed]
The successful applicant is subject to a National Police Records Check, Current Victorian Working with Children's Check-employment and NDIS Worker Screening clearance
- Contact: Tanya Hayes, Manager, Mental Health Services on 0428 769 183
- Website:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56731345?type=standout#sol=c8db70f12b79594e4b0e9e3c79f05d6b5bb87845