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Manager of Access Mental Health

Canberra Health Services
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Adult Community Mental Health Services
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services

Health Professional Level 4

Salary Range: $100,462 - $108,140 (PN: 21885)

Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services provides health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples home. These services include: Rehabilitation and Specialty Services; Adult Acute Mental Health Services; Adult Community Mental Health Services; Alcohol and Drug Services; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS); and Justice Health Services.

Overview of the work area and position: Adult Community Mental Health Teams are contemporary evidence-based services providing high quality community based mental health care that is guided by the principles of Recovery. The services aim to provide collaborative care involving the people who access the service, their carers and other key services. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the key strategic directions of the service, promoting change and contributing to service development.  In collaboration with medical staff, you will support the provision of evidence-based clinical interventions within standardised clinical processes.  You will report against key performance indicators and promote a learning environment for the team premised on utilisation of Learning and Achievement Plans. All team members are required to undertake professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.  The position is supported by a cohesive multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Recovery Support Officers, Administration Service Officers, Psychiatry Registrars and Consultant Psychiatrists. Access Mental Health provides a centralised access process that aims to provide an identified service entry point to undertake 24hr/7 days per week triage and a thorough mental health assessment that more effectively helps link people with the services that most appropriately meets their needs.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social is highly desirable; must be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); strong understanding of adult community mental health services; and Current driver’s licence. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: comply with ACT Health credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals; comply with ACT Health occupational screening requirements related to immunisation (OMU); the successful applicant may be required to be registered under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011; and undergo a pre-employment Police check.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months.

Contact Officer: Russell Robson (02) 6205 2068 russell.robson@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 15 November 2018