Our Kempsey Mental Health Centre is being established to offer vital mental health support for adults across the Kempsey community. As part of this exciting expansion, we’re on the lookout for an innovative and experienced Intake and Assessment Officer to join our fresh, newly formed team in a professional, positive, and collaborative environment. This is a permanent part-time position and will be working around 60.8 hours per fortnight.

In this pivotal front-line role, you’ll engage, screen, assess, and refer clients, serving as one of the first points of contact for individuals accessing our services. You’ll play a key part in building rapport and trust with clients, their families, and support networks, helping them take the first steps toward mental health support and recovery.

Benefits for you include:

• Take home more pay with up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging.

• Thrive in a vibrant, purpose-built centre with passionate mental health professionals.

• Work your way with a flexible, team-first practice model.

• Unlock exclusive employee-only discounts on shopping, dining, travel, and more!

• Enjoy premium perks – staff discounts, referral bonuses & Employee Assistance Program.

As our Intake and Assessment Officer you will also:

• Facilitate and monitor the integration and coordination of care for clients, actively participating in case review meetings.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including evaluating suicide and violence risks, and devise action plans to mitigate these risks.

• Deliver brief interventions, counselling services, and formulating treatment plans.

• Undertake intake and screening activities, including thorough bio-psycho-social assessments to ascertain client needs and aiding clients in accessing suitable services.

• Assist the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator in promoting the service delivery model of Medicare Mental Health.

No two days will be the same in this dynamic and varied role. With a support and positive team around you, you will see the results of your work on a daily basis.

Does this sound like you?

• Tertiary level qualifications in health, behavioural/social sciences, community services, or a related discipline and/or extensive experience in the mental health sector.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment, coordinating client care.

• Experience in the mental health sector and a broad understanding of the challenges and experiences of people managing their mental health.

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health, including related evidence-based interventions and clinical practice.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients, colleagues, and partner organisations.

If this sounds like you this is what you will need to get started:

• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to hold one.)

• Current drivers licence.

• Current National Police Check (within the last 3 months)

This position offers a unique chance to be part of the foundation team at an innovative mental health centre in Kempsey. Join us in advancing mental health services and collectively making a positive impact on the community.

Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you. Question? Reach out to [email protected]