Ndis Mental Health Officer

Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a **NDIS Mental Health Officer (PCLI)** to work within the **South** **East Sydney Local Health District**
- The position available is:_
- Based inthe Flourish Australia office in** Kogarah**:

- **Closed-term full-time (12 month contract from commencement with possibility of extension)**:

- Working **Monday to Friday**:

- **$90K + Super + Salary Packaging**

**About the Opportunities**:
The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) was established to support the transition of long-stay mental health patients into appropriate community-based services.

The NDIS Mental Health Officer (PCLI) will assist with the PCLI initiatives that support and sustain the community transition and living of people with a serious persistent mental illness and complex needs in SESLHD by:

- Assisting consumers through transitions of care, planning and implementation processes, in conjunction with PCLI and Mental Health Staff
- Engaging with Community Managed Organisations, primary health care and other government organisations
- Working with health staff to build their capacity and skills around rehabilitation
- Project support of the PCLI initiatives alongside the PCLI Team members
- NDIS planning and implementation
- For more information on the_**_ NDIS Mental Health Officer (PCLI)_**_ role, please read the general _Position Description_._
- The focus of the position in each LHD and SHN varies. Please read the general position description in conjunction with the _Role Requirements_**_ _**_for the PCLI program. Successful NDIS Mental Health Officers (PCLI) with be provided with specific performance measures and key performance indicators for the South East Sydney LHD._

**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**:

- To be successful in this role you will have a:_
- Commitment to working with mental health consumers within a recovery-oriented framework
- Strong understanding of and experience working in mental health and the NDIS
- You will also possess the ability to work sensitively with people living with a psychosocial disability, their families and carers._

**_ Essential:_**
- **Qualifications in human services or relevant field and/or relevant work experience** in psychosocial disability.
- Working with people with complex mental health support needs in both hospital and community settings
- Excellent understanding of NDIS and eligibility criteria as it applies to psychosocial disability
- Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff, including through mentoring and education
- Ability to successfully liaise with service providers and other stakeholders to assist people with psychosocial rehabilitation to obtain the supports they need
- Ability to work across multiple sites and environments
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Vaccination category A
- Desirable:_
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal consumers, families and communities.
- Demonstrated experience of working with CALD consumers, families and communities.

**The Benefits**:

- **Level 5 (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**:

- Exclusive personal **Fleet pricing discounts** **with Kia Motors**:

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

- **Comprehensive infrastructure** including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Opportunities for **professional development and training** such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Access to our free, confidential **employee assistance program**:

- **Inclusive initiatives** such as our **Rainbow Network and YarnUp** for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff