Enhanced Care Coordinator

We are currently seeking applications for a part-time/full-time Enhanced Care Coordinator.
This position is fixed term and available until 30 June 2021 with possible renewal subject to
funding. Allied health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, occupational
therapists and nurses, with experience in the provision of mental health care, are encouraged
to apply.

The Enhanced Care Coordinator will work within the Clinical Team of the centre providing
increased capacity to engage and support young people with complex needs to seek and
maintain their treatment within an enhanced primary care setting.

As the Enhanced Care Coordinator, you will support those young people at risk of self-harm
and potential suicide. Working with an identified Emergency Department, you will identify and
address the barriers and challenges to access appropriate service pathways and effective
treatment. You will also work closely with GP’s, Psychiatrists, Access Team Clinicians and
Allied Health contracted staff to facilitate coordinated care and treatment for moderate to
severe mental health disorders. Working with the leadership team, you will provide
assessment, care planning, referral, advice and consultation services to young people, their
families/carers and community professionals/agencies, and will have involvement in service
development.

As a guide, remuneration of $78,644 – $89,196 per annum pro rata plus superannuation is
offered, dependent on skills and experience; plus, NFP salary packaging opportunities also
available to the successful candidate.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this
position.

About you
To be considered you will need:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work,
  Occupational Therapy, Nursing) and previous experience in senior role ideally youth
  mental health;
• Passion, energy and determination to make a difference to health outcomes for
  young people;
• Extensive experience in the planning and provision of mental health care, including
  completion of mental health assessments, crisis intervention, psychoeducation and
  short-term treatment interventions to young people experiencing mental health and/or
  substance use, and/or other social difficulties, including current evidence-based
  approaches;
• Ability to be self-motivated and directed, demonstrating a sound ability to proactively
  oversee and lead decisions in relation to the intake/assessment services and young
  people’s suitability for ongoing treatment/support services at the centre;
• Extensive service system knowledge, relevant legislation, government policy and strategic directions in relation to mental health and alcohol and other substances particularly as it relates to young people;
• Demonstrated capacity to problem solve effectively and work creatively with young people, particularly within an early intervention framework;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in a health setting and to provide leadership and supervision to staff and students.