“We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.”

Position details

• 2X Full-Time Permanent Positions Available
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 3 with a salary range of $82,123 – $88,367 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary Packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Edwardstown, SA.

About Neami National

We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.

We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.

About your new role

Wellness Connect- Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program provides short term, flexible and recovery orientated psychosocial support focused on capacity building and connection. The program is delivered by a consortium of multiple NGO agencies across Adelaide with Neami National as the lead agency.

The Intake and Assessment Officers (IAO) will support the triage and assessment of referrals to Wellness Connect. The IAO will provide initial identification and assessment of individuals’ needs, as well as assist people requiring information about mental health challenges and appropriate services. The officer will have responsibility for undertaking an assessment using the Commonwealth’s Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST),and work closely with the clinicians within the team to determine the level of need, and appropriateness for Wellness Connect.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Leave and Wellness Leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar – providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What you will bring to the role?

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health intake, assessment and supporting consumers with presenting mental health concerns.
• Engage consumers, using a strengths-based approach.
• Experience working with client information systems, maintaining accurate documentation and data collection.
• Uphold ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility and hope
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility and ability to foster open communication

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
• Current drivers licence
• Australian working rights

How to apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:

Chloe Loveday | Service Manager | 0408806380 | [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st October 2023

Be Yourself– Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.