Position: EFT: Reports to: Role Purpose: Mental Health Practitioner Part Time.4 -.6 (negotiable) Coordinator McAuley House The Mental Health Practitioner will provide best practice recovery-oriented clinical treatment and support strategies to McAuley clients. The incumbent will work to support a multidisciplinary approach to clients including taking a lead role in monitoring and assessing risk concerns for clients, risk of harm to self and/or others, mental deterioration, liaison with area mental health networks, clinicians and GPs Internal Relationships: External Relationships: Program Coordinators, Case Workers, women, staff and volunteers Relationship with North Western Melbourne PHN. Maintain and build strong relationships with referral services (GP, Psychiatrists, other Medical Practitioners), and other services and stakeholders involved with McAuley Community Services for Women PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 1
Remuneration: Location Base: In accordance with relevant Award, skills and experience McAuley House, 1-3 Pickett St Footscray ORGANSIATIONAL OVERVIEW Service Mission Vision Values McAuley Community Services for Women, is a ministry of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea: Family Violence (McAuley Care Program) A 24-hour safe house and children's program providing accommodation and support for women and their children who have experienced family violence, established in 1988. Homelessness (McAuley House Program) A medium term community accommodation for women who have experienced homelessness and mental illness, established in 1986. Employment (McAuley Works Program) An innovative program designed to assist women to re-enter/enter the workforce after experiencing homelessness and/or family violence. McAuley Community Services for Women is a ministry of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, impelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and enriched by the spirituality of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy. Our mission is to provide accommodation, services, advocacy and support for homeless women, and women and their accompanying children, who experience family violence. Through our service, McAuley Community Services for Women is committed to advocate for a better, safer and just society. McAuley Community Services for Women is committed to: Hospitality Compassion Justice Community In our daily encounters we offer women the opportunity for empowerment in their lives. PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 2
CORE COMPETENCIES EXPECTATIONS 1. Seeing the Big Picture Understands how own role supports organisational vision, values and goals Knowledge of full range of McAuley Services & Programs Knowledge of homelessness and family violence sector Participates in Continuous Improvement for sustainable outcomes 2. Client Focus Contributes to continuity of care Provides high quality integrated services and programs Co-operates with others across and outside the organisation Ensures compliance through policies and procedures to minimise risk 3. Engaging People Communicates with clarity, conviction and respect Contributes to integrative teamwork and/or Leadership Values input and contribution from others Builds strong networks and collaborative partnerships 4. Reflective Practice Effectively manages self and priorities to carry out assigned work safely Participates in regular supervision and team meetings using a strengths based approach Reflects on own strengths and areas for development Seeks and provides evidence based feedback PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 3
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Understanding Family Complexity of family violence and its gendered nature Violence and Issues of Power and Control Homelessness Intersections with homelessness, mental health and substance abuse Legal Court Support Family Systems Theory Feminist Perspective 2. Family Centred Practice Family Sensitive Individualised tailored support Strengths Based and Reflective Practice Child Aware and Inclusive Attachment Theory Trauma Informed Practice 3. Service Delivery Clinical Care coordination Assertive Outreach, linkage and follow up Intake/triage of new clients and wait list management Provision of support to clients on waitlists Provision of education sessions to clients Participation in clinical supervision, team meetings and case discussion of clients Participation in service review and service maintenance tasks Contribute to a safe and nurturing environment for women and children Prioritise the clinical needs of each client within the caseload monitor and assess risk concerns, including risk of harm to self and/or others; identify and assess escalating behaviour/mental deterioration Report on client goals and individual treatment plans to their GP or relevant health care practitioner as required Consult with direct line manager/on Call service about referrals for any client incident Additional tasks as delegated by the team leader PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 4
4. Administration Maintenance of electronic case notes, assessment forms, wait lists and evaluation forms Participation in evaluation of programs Uploading data onto relevant database Reporting back to referrers as required Marketing and promotion of the service to local service providers Adherence to all policies and procedures 5. Team Work Promote a strong team approach, ensuring a workplace culture of cooperation, encouragement, affirmation and accountability Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities Attend regular staff meeting and networks which are deemed relevant to the position Help identify ways that the team can continually improve their systems and processes 6. Self Management Maintain professionalism; manage and contain own emotions Behave consistently and fairly; respect and value others contribution Manage time effectively and efficiently 7. Cultural Diversity Working with culturally diverse clients and using interpreters KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Please address each of these in your application Essential Requirements Demonstrated commitment to McAuley Community Services for Women s Code of Conduct and Values. Demonstrated ability to meet the expected standards of performance and competencies in relation to the requirement of the position description. Qualifications in AOD, social work, welfare, psychology or related health profession, including general registration under section 6 of the Psychologists Registration Act 2000 (VIC); Australian Association of Social Worker Guidelines, and/or as per AHPRA guidelines Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with clients with drug and alcohol issues and/or forensic clients Previous experience working in a care coordination, case management or outreach role PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 5
Ability to develop relationships with other service providers Ability to work as a member of a team Clear and appropriate role boundaries Highly developed administrative skills including strong computer skills Excellent communication skills Full Driver s Licence English Language Competency Preferred Requirements Sound knowledge of the of the mental health and AOD sector within Victoria Previous intake or triage experience Well developed relationship building and networking skills High level of interpersonal skills CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is offered on a probationary period of 6 months in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 Regular supervision will be required and Annual Performance review will take place 12 months post commencement date This position description will be regularly updated in accordance with the developing needs of the organisation Occasional out of hours work may be required Current Victorian Driver s Licence National Name Check required Current Working with Children s Check All McAuley Community Services for Women s employees are required to: o Comply with all McAuley Community Services for Women s policies and procedures o Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulation o Comply with all other Commonwealth and State legislation relevant to the organisation o Uphold and enhance the reputation of McAuley Community Services for Women o Maintain the highest standards of integrity and behaviour in line with McAuley Community Services for Women s Code of Conduct and undertakes identified training and professional development activities/programs Please forward your application addressing the Key Selection Criteria to recruitment@mcauleycsw.org.au Applications close 5.00pm on Monday 17/9/18. PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 6
Position Description Acknowledgement I have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description for this position. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein. Employee Name Date Employee Signature Date PD Mental Health Practitioner Page 7