About Us
We deliver innovative mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Our ambition is to provide a purposeful role in the recovery journey.
About the Service
The Medicare Mental Health Services are free and do not require an appointment, referral or Medicare card to visit a Medicare Mental Health Centre.
The new services in Devonport, Burnie and Outer Hobart are co-funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing a streamlined approach to support better mental health and social wellbeing across the country.
The service is tailored to the needs of the community in Tasmania and provides a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:
* Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department
* Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community
Job Role
Deliver quality psychosocial assessment, low-intensity brief intervention treatment and evaluation
Participate as a member of the Medicare Mental Health Centre clinical team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case coordination, intervention or group work as required; with specific responsibility to provide Brief Interventions
Complete Intake Assessments as required
Requirements
Must have one of the following: Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility, Counsellor with Level 2 PACFA or ACA registration, General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse.
Demonstrated highly competent level of knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a comprehensive understanding within the continuum of care.
Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising comprehensive communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence based practice.
Demonstrating a comprehensive level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill; specifically Brief Intervention Models of Care
Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
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