Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society
About the Role
- Full time/Part Time, Permanent roles available
- Classification: Health Professional Level 2 or Nurses Level 2 with a salary range of $83,584 - $93,524 (pro rata) per annum + Superannuation
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Cairns, Mackay or Townsville
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.
We have been providing mental health support for over 30 years. We were founded on an alliance between professionals, individuals and their families. Collaborative recovery remains at the heart of who we are today.
About your new role
As part of the clinical team, the Mental Health Clinical Support Coordinator you will be part of a multidisciplinary group who provide clinical mental health assessments and facilitate access and connection to appropriate clinical and community services with a focus on facilitating connections to Head to Health Hubs linked to the program.
- Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Maintain accurate individual consumer files and databases
- Triage and assessment of mental health referrals
- Foster and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to ensure good communication flow and clear referral pathways
- Participate in community engagement activities as directed and promote the mental health and wellbeing of the community
What you will bring to the role?
- A Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency essential, or a Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW) membership, or is evidence that they are eligible to have membership with the AASW.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health assessment
- Knowledge of local services particularly relevant to designated program area
- The ability to form and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Be able to work with individuals from diverse and unique backgrounds
- Be an honest and transparent individual
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including 13 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid partner leave, and 6 additional leave days (Compassionate, Wellness and Carers)
- Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor, with access to discipline specific external supervision
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development Programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - access a holistic health and wellness offering of supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance
What the role requires:
- National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
- A valid Blue Card (Social Workers/Non-AHPRA registered clinicians)
- Current AHPRA or AASW registration
- Current Drivers licence
- Australian Working Rights
- As part of Neami’s condition of employment you will need to provide appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (having received three doses) to Neami National
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:
Aimee White, Senior Manager Head to Health QLD
M: 0429 566 875 or E:
Applications Close: Sunday 12 March 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.