Intake and Assessment Worker - Head to Health IAR
Neami National, Australia

We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

About the Role

• Part Time (0.4FTE), Permanent Position
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 3 with a salary range of $82,123 - $88,367 per annum pro rata + Superannuation + Salary packaging
• Location: Ipswich.

Overview of the position

The Intake and Assessment Worker will form part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, delivering high quality mental health intake, assessment and referral services for individuals in the region who experience mental health issues and are seeking support. The Intake and Assessment Worker will provide the intake function; receiving initial referrals, undertaking eligibility screening and reviewing referrals to ensure the right level of care is provided. The Intake and Assessment Worker will work as part of a collaborative team approach, supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and supervision.

What will you bring to the role?

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health assessment and supporting consumers with presenting mental health concerns
• Experience working with client information systems, maintaining accurate documentation and data collection

Desirable

• A lived experience of mental illness and a demonstrated journey of recovery. Intake and Assessment workers who have a lived experience, possess a rich understanding of the processes of recovery. Lived Experienced workers should be willing to purposefully use their own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery. As with other Neami staff, Lived Experience workers have access to a tailored training program and to regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice.
• Postsecondary qualifications in a relevant field such as human services, social welfare, social work, psychology or mental health and / or relevant experience in the mental health industry.

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

What is required:

• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Lisa White, Service Manager Head to Health IAR Ipswich 0403 458 237

Applications Close: 11 August 2023

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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