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Form of workTeamHEALTH has been providing services to people with mental illness in the Northern Territory for over 30 years. TeamHEALTH was established by a group of relatives and service providers of people with a mental illness who wished to provide stable, safe, accommodation for their family members.
TeamTALK is a low intensity psychosocial phone-based support line established for Territorians. Following the PHN Low Intensity Mental Health Services (LIMHS) for Early Intervention Guidelines TeamTALK is funded by the Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NTPHN).
Reporting to the Coordinator the TeamTALK Coach provides phone-based support to participants utilising an early intervention and psychosocial approach. The TeamTALK Coach will focus on providing supports that are person centred, recovery focused, strengths based, timely, culturally appropriate and assist callers in navigating supports and services at TeamHEALTH and in the wider community.
The TeamTALK Coach will be responsible for ensuring quality phone-based supports to both one off callers and on-going scheduled participants. Coaches will typically monitor/support participants for up to six weeks through their mental health journey.
The TeamTALK Coach will utilise a range of tools including the TeamHEALTH Stay Strong plan, a specialised Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) that enables participants to set goals. IRP goals support the development of skills to maintain independent living, self-management of one’s mental illness and service access in the community.
At times the TeamTALK Coach may be required to work across programs within TeamHEALTH.
TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.
The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicants commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For further information on this position and how to apply visit our website – teamhealth.asn.au/careers
Applications close 27 March 2024.
Please note applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria. Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.
