Intake Worker – Burnie in Sydney

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

Connected Care is seeking a welcoming and passionate Intake Worker to be first point of contact for people accessing our Connected Care centre across Northwest Tasmania. You will support intake, screening and assessment, including use of the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST), to understand participant needs, identify appropriate levels of care and support timely access to services.

Connected Care is a statewide, integrated mental health service delivered by Wellways in partnership with Stride Mental Health and Clarity Health Care and commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania (PHT). Supporting adults aged 18 years and over, Connected Care provides free mental health care and support through a 'no wrong door' approach and stepped-care model. Our centralised statewide after-hours service provides additional access to support outside core service hours.

As Intake Worker, you will provide support to participants to understand available care and support options and actively participate in decisions about their care, promoting informed choice, autonomy and self-determination. You will oversee the intake process of participants and identify potential risks, safety concerns and changes in their wellbeing and respond within the scope of the Intake Worker role, seeking consultation and escalating clinical, safety or other concerns in accordance with organisational procedures and Connected Care escalation pathways. Working closely with the peer workers, psychosocial staff, clinicians and partner organisations within the multidisciplinary Connected Care team, you will support holistic, person-led and coordinated outcomes, including communicating relevant participant information to support appropriate and timely allocation.

You will be a warm, confident and approachable professional who can guide people through available care and support options while promoting informed choices and self-determination.

• Relevant qualification in Mental Health, Community Services, Human Services, Social Work or a related discipline at Certificate IV level or relevant experience in mental health or community based service.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking intake, assessment processes to identify referral pathways based on individual needs.
• A strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred practice.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with referrers, community organisations, and business stakeholders.
• Right to work in Australia.
• A current Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check.
• International Police Check (if applicable).
• Current Working with Vulnerable People/Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - Quality, Safety and You - free online course.

At Wellways, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to improving mental health and wellbeing and creating meaningful change for individuals, families and communities. You'll also have access to:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• An inclusive workplace where diversity and lived experience are valued.
• Paid Cultural Leave.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Meal and Entertainment allowance through salary packaging.
• Annual leave loading.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Join Connected Care and help create accessible, coordinated and recovery-focused mental health support for people across Southern Tasmania.

We encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.