Care Coordinator (Mental Health) Part-time
About this role
Northern District Community Health is looking to employ a Care Coordinator to support a Nurse Practitioner with a mental health specialty. The role is part of an Innovative Models of Care program being conducted across the Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra Shires involving a partnership between health services, general practitioners and other nurse practitioners.
This position will be based within the East Wimmera Health Services catchment area and will be supported by a Northern District Community Health team members, East Wimmera Health Services and a network of other care coordinators.
The successful applicant will have qualifications in mental health, or alcohol and other drugs, or peer work, or welfare or currently working towards a relevant qualification, as well as lived experience of mental issues and recovery (as direct experience or as a carer).
This is an opportunity to join a team where your skills and commitment to quality directly impacts the wellbeing and quality of life of our rural community.
About you:
Essential
Desirable
About Us
For more than 30 years, NDCH has worked to build healthy, inclusive and connected rural communities.
NDCH provides medical care, mental health support, chronic disease management, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives to foster vibrant, healthy communities while providing rewarding career opportunities for passionate professionals.
Together, our team works to provide critical community health and preventative care services and support for rural communities. Our connection to local communities, coupled with our partnerships with regional health and community services, is what allows us to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Loddon Mallee region.
To Apply
To apply for the position an Application Letter and a Resume including responses to the Selection Criteria are to be sent to:
Penny Wilkinson
CEO
24 Fitzroy Street, Kerang 3579
[email protected]
Click here to view the Care Coordinator (Mental Health) Position Description.
Applications close on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 3pm
Join us in shaping the future of our organisation!
Northern District Community Health is looking to employ a Care Coordinator to support a Nurse Practitioner with a mental health specialty. The role is part of an Innovative Models of Care program being conducted across the Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra Shires involving a partnership between health services, general practitioners and other nurse practitioners.
This position will be based within the East Wimmera Health Services catchment area and will be supported by a Northern District Community Health team members, East Wimmera Health Services and a network of other care coordinators.
The successful applicant will have qualifications in mental health, or alcohol and other drugs, or peer work, or welfare or currently working towards a relevant qualification, as well as lived experience of mental issues and recovery (as direct experience or as a carer).
This is an opportunity to join a team where your skills and commitment to quality directly impacts the wellbeing and quality of life of our rural community.
About you:
Essential
- Qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health or Alcohol and Other Drugs or Peer Work or Welfare or currently working towards a relevant qualification.
- Lived experience of mental health issues and recovery (as direct experience or as a carer).
- Genuine care for people and personal qualities that align to NDCH’s values.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Current Police Check, NDIS Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable
- Understanding of and/or experience with community and consumer engagement.
- Interest and/or experience in working with Nurse Practitioners.
- Other skills, competencies and/or qualifications relevant to primary health care scope of practice and setting.
About Us
For more than 30 years, NDCH has worked to build healthy, inclusive and connected rural communities.
NDCH provides medical care, mental health support, chronic disease management, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives to foster vibrant, healthy communities while providing rewarding career opportunities for passionate professionals.
Together, our team works to provide critical community health and preventative care services and support for rural communities. Our connection to local communities, coupled with our partnerships with regional health and community services, is what allows us to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Loddon Mallee region.
To Apply
To apply for the position an Application Letter and a Resume including responses to the Selection Criteria are to be sent to:
Penny Wilkinson
CEO
24 Fitzroy Street, Kerang 3579
[email protected]
Click here to view the Care Coordinator (Mental Health) Position Description.
Applications close on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 3pm
Join us in shaping the future of our organisation!
