Indigenous Mental Health Care Coordinator
Indigenous Mental Health Care Coordinator
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Indigenous Mental Health Care Coordinator
Armidale / Tamworth / Glen Innes
Fulltime Fixed Term Contract Identified Position
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Join HealthWISE as an Indigenous Mental Health Care Coordinator working to improve mental health outcomes through culturally safe and coordinated care.
Based in Armidale Tamworth or Glen Innes this role involves outreach travel to nearby communities and collaborating with GPs allied health providers and community services to deliver personcentred mental health support.
About the Role
- Provide culturally responsive care coordination for people with mild to complex mental health needs
- Promote cultural awareness and help build stronger referral pathways across services
- Support GPs and other providers in delivering early intervention and preventative care
- Facilitate access to Telehealth and local services
- Contribute to health promotion and mental health education strategies
- Regular travel (approx. 2 days per week) and overnight stays as needed
About You
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent)
- Experience in mental health care coordination and clientcentred support
- Strong communication cultural knowledge and community engagement skills
- Ability to travel regularly across the HealthWISE NSW region
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office and health information systems
This is an Identified Position. HealthWISE considers being Aboriginal a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Contact for More Info:
Kerry Strong
A full position description can be found here: a difference in community mental health. Apply today!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
