- Institution: Wellways Australia Limited
- Institution Description:
Wellways has been operating in this region for many years and employs hundreds of locals and managers with strong knowledge of the region and its needs. Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it.
- Job Description:
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, especially those who have helped establish the region as a beautiful place to live and work. This role will be responsible for providing the day-to-day intake and assessment service functions for Gippsland Region of Wellways.
Some key aspects of the role will be supporting referrals to services for those identified as 'hard to reach' and screening for eligibility for NDIS programs. You will undertake an initial needs assessment for people eligible for a community mental health service. Strengthen partnerships and build better links between various clinical and community support organisations responsible for delivering mental health services. Facilitating group activities around capacity building. Linking with other services you will assist to improve housing stability for those with mental health.
Promoting a community-based recovery model to deliver community based support services to people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness with complex needs.
- Requirement:
Minimum Diploma and/or relevant experience in Mental Health or other related discipline
Evidence of working rights within Australia
Satisfactory National Police Records Check
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Evidence of full COVID vaccination or valid medical exemption
- Contact: Brendan Beschle on 03 5622 4131
- Website:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/58053613?type=standout#sol=43934c60f7ea91f5eed531de5f81568720402ec9