Ndis Mental Health Access Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Flourish Australia Full time

**Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for **NDIS Mental Health Access Officers** to join the Connect and Thrive program within the **Sydney** Region**:
The positions available are:

- **Ongoing Full-time **(76 hrs/fortnight)
- **Working Monday to Friday**:

- **Attractive salary **starting at** $82,000 per annum + 11% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging**

The role has flexibility to be based at any of the following locations, however travel may be required between all four sites (you can view our full list of sites _here_)_:

- Caringbah
- Surry Hills
- Maroubra
- Marrickville

**About the Opportunities**:
The NDIS Mental Health Access Officer role aims to streamline the means by which people living with a psychosocial disability access the NDIS. You will identify people accessing the Connect and Thrive program who are eligible to access the NDIS and support them to navigate all stages of the NDIS process effectively.

As the NDIS Mental Health Access Officer with the Connect and Thrive program, you will also be required to collaborate with a multitude of service systems to create an integrated model of care. You will collaborate with the NDIA, Mental Health Services, NDIS Providers and other Health and Disability staff to support access to appropriate services and ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from.

**Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)**:

- Assist with identification of prospective NDIS participants who are referred to the Connect and Thrive Program
- Facilitate access to the NDIS and work in collaboration with all staff to ensure relevant forms are completed, evidence is gathered and documentation is lodged with the NDIA.
- Monitor progress for people through all stages of the NDIS process, including access, plan development, plan implementation and plan review.
- Identify opportunities to reduce delays, streamline processes and resolve issues whilst maintaining comprehensive records.
- Develop strong relationships with local NDIA staff and NDIS providers, particularly support coordinators to ensure that participants receive appropriate supports in the community and are less likely to require hospitalisation.

To find out more about what it means to be a NDIS Mental Health Access Officer, please read the Position Description.

**Who we are**:
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.

Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

**Selection Criteria**:
**_ Essential:_**
- To be successful in this role you will have a strong understanding of the NDIS and relevant supports available in the network. You will bring strong organisation skills, and the ability to monitor and streamline the progress of participants through all stages of the NDIS process. _You will also possess the ability to work sensitively with people living with a psychosocial disability, their families and carers._

**_ In addition, you will possess:_**
- Tertiary qualifications in human services or relevant field OR relevant Certificate IV in mental health related discipline.
- Excellent administration skills and at least 2 years experience in mental health related field as recognise by Flourish Australia.
- Demonstrated experience with facilitating multi-disciplinary coordinated planning.
- Demonstrated experience working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS.
- Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff, through training of groups and coaching of individuals.
- Strong time management and organisational skills and proven capacity to prioritise work commitments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.

**The Benefits**:

- **Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)**:

- **Tax-Free Salary Packaging** available up to $15,900
- Generous leave provisions including **17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave + Accrued Days Off**:

- **Vehicle mileage allowance**:

- Family-friendly and **flexible working conditions**:

- Opportunities for **professional development and training** such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable)
- **Employee Assistance Program** for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular **supervision (reflective practice)**, ongoing 1:1 **mentoring**, strong **team support **and a **comprehensive induction **program
- **Inclusive

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