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Are you an experienced Mental Health Officer who is passionate about making a positive impact to young people's lives?

About us

We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable clients, this is the job for you.

About You:

• Preferred experience in mental health.

Skills Required:

• High level of administrative skills.
• Experience in suicide prevention.
• Mental health first aid certification.

Essential requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee - Working with Children’s Check
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (Highly desirable)

Document Management:

• All required documents must be added to the NH internal system.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements

Referrals:

• Handle referrals from Primary Health Networks (PHNs).
• Respond to referrals within 24 hours.
• Review and act on discharge summaries received.
• Make contact with clients based on discharge summaries.

Client Support:

• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Provide weekly support, including working with risk assessments and safety planning.
• Link clients with appropriate services.
• Must demonstrate empathy and adaptability

Connecting Families benefits:

• Online Training
• Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
• Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts - we cover flights and accommodation costs!

Thank you for your understanding.

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Public holidays
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
• National Police Certificate (Preferred)
• Australian Driver Licence (Preferred)
• Mental Health First Aid (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person