Mental Health Care Coordinator

Are you looking for a part timeMental Health Care Coordinator role in a values-based community organisation? Our team deliver Mental Health Care and support in the Outer East catchment as part of a community-based Mental Health service.

If you are passionate about improving the Mental Health of clients in our community, we would love to hear from you! 

About the role

We are seeking a Mental Health Care Coordinator 4 days per week (0.8 FTE) on a fixed term basis till the end of June 2024, with the possibility of further extension depending upon funding. You will provide Mental Health services and clinical care coordination to consumers, in the Yarra Ranges community. Based in Lilydale and Belgrave, we are able to offer some flexibility around location including hybrid working arrangements. 

The Mental Health Care Coordinator will provide care coordination and case management support to consumers in the multidisciplinary Stepped Care program.

Developing Collaborative Care Plans and supporting consumers working towards recovery-oriented goals. The role will include both direct support/case management, facilitation of group programs and coordination of shared care to meet the consumer’s recovery-oriented goals. 

Key Responsibilities

DIRECT SUPPORT

• Conduct regular clinical reviews with the consumer and their care team to assess their clinical staging and review the Collaborative Care Plan 
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate.
• Assist clients to navigate service systems using step up/step down approaches and service coordination and make referrals internally and externally as required. 
• Work collaboratively with consumers, family/carers and other health professionals to develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans that include short‐term and long‐term recovery goals. 
• Liaise with referrers and GPs in relation to reviewing consumer progress and ensure good communication with the care team.
• Participate in Development of and co-facilitate group-based interventions for consumers where required.
• Provide services in both face-to-face and telehealth modalities.

PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKING

• Work with the consumer and their care team to coordinate shared care where multiple services are involved.
• Support the establishment of referral pathways and connections with key stakeholders, including GPs, hospitals, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), primary care, Mental Health and community services.
• Participate in the ‘community of practice’ with other Stepped Care and Mental Health clinicians.

About you, you will have:

• Relevant Mental Health qualifications (i.e. social work, counselling, alcohol and other drugs, community work or similar field) with a minimum 2 years’ experience working with clients in Mental Health, AOD or related fields
• Excellent understanding of Mental Health treatment services and referral pathways, with particular focus on the Eastern Region of Melbourne.
• Demonstrated experience working with people to develop client centred, collaborative and goal-directed care plans.
• Experience and training in conducting clinical risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
• An empathic, innovative and professional therapeutic style.
• Excellent organisation, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a dual-diagnosis framework with consumers across the lifespan.                                                                   
• Ability to work creatively and safely with consumers from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ communities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise workload, set priorities and meet performance targets and deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems (such as TrakCare) and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to expand your current skillset to meet the needs of the service.

For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Careers page https://www.inspiro.org.au

About Us

Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service based in the Yarra Ranges. We’ve been delivering responsive, affordable and accessible care to our community for more than 26 years.

We provide friendly and client-centred allied health, counselling, dental and health promotion services that enhance and improve the health and wellbeing of our locals in the outer east of Melbourne.

Our values of being Friendly, Client Centred and Local are who we are and what we’re about.

Why work with us? 

• Wellbeing is our priority - we’re committed to a culture that values and supports staff wellbeing. All our leaders are trained in Mental Health first aid and our wellbeing initiatives are ever evolving and promoted across our organisation. We have trained Wellbeing Connectors, supported Personal Resilience Plans, a Wellness Well for staff wellbeing driven activities, an active Health & Wellbeing Committee (just to name a few) and of course our Employee Assistance Program.
• Attractive remuneration - receive a generous salary and benefits, including NFP salary packaging, meal and entertainment and novated lease. 
• Great team culture - we promote a collaborative approach across Inspiro and understand that by embracing hybrid models of work where possible, our staff can benefit from a flexible, family-friendly, and outcome-focused culture and bring their whole selves to work.
• Ongoing professional development - we invest in workforce development and provide opportunities for our staff to grow and enhance the way we work and provide services. Annual staff scholarships applications also available. 
• Everyone is welcome - Inspiro encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where individual differences and intersecting identities are respected and celebrated.
• Free onsite car parking & accessible public transport - we have free onsite car parking and are also close to Lilydale and Belgrave train stations.

To Apply

Tell us why you’d like to work at Inspiro and what you can bring to this role. 

Please attach a cover letter and an updated resume. Alternatively, send your application directly to our HR team at **********@inspiro.org.au. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

We’re keen to recruit for this role ASAP – so we’ll shortlist as applications are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

We welcome Everyone. Inspiro is committed to an inclusive workforce and celebrates the value of difference and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and ages, First Nations people and people of all cultures. We also encourage people to apply who have a lived experience of Mental Health challenges so that our workforce can better connect with our community and drive collaborative and innovative healthcare improvements.

To be the successful candidate you must:

• meet the position requirements,
• undertake a Police Record & NDIS Clearance Check,
• hold an Employee Working with Children Check, and
• meet the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 

Inspiro may request additional background checks subject to current legislation.