Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) Intake Clinician
Position Title:
Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Intake Clinician
Contract Type:
Maxi-Term contract until 30 June ****. This position is being offered in a part-time capacity of 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday.
Location:
Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).
Remuneration:
$101,131* Full Time Equivalent (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $108,614**)
*Based on skills and experience
**Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)
The Role:
Position Title:
Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Intake Clinician
Contract Type:
Maxi-Term contract until 30 June ****. This position is being offered in a part-time capacity of 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday.
Location:
Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).
Remuneration:
$101,131* Full Time Equivalent (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $108,614**)
*Based on skills and experience
**Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)
About:
The role of the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Intake Clinician is to support the Medicare Mental Health phone service (the service) operated by Wentworth Healthcare. The service provides a highly visible and accessible entry point to mental health support for people experiencing psychological distress, through a no wrong door approach.
The IAR Intake Clinician provides individuals contacting the service with information and/or initial assessment, triage and referral to appropriate mental health services,



including Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology (must be provisionally registered as a minimum), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing, including registration with AHPRA or eligible for membership with equivalent professional body. Note: If provisionally registered, you must have a current primary supervisor.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication and engagement skills with the ability to liaise with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and professional levels within established parameters. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to liaise with internal and external agencies, the ability to engage with carers and people experiencing distress and the development of reports.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Proven ability to utilise information technology tools and products to an intermediate level, including learning and adopting a suite of digital platforms for reporting and data collection and research purposes.
Demonstrated assessment and triage skills in a mental health setting and the ability to co-ordinate care for individuals.
Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem solving, negotiation and crisis management.




Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health needs of individuals and their supports.
Awareness of National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
Desirable
Experience in collaborative partnerships with government or non-government organisations, including working with a range of community partners.
Experience with National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
About the Organisation
We are a not-for-profit organisation with a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our communities across the Penrith, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains area. We are a team of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal chance employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Advantages
Hybrid work opportunities may be considered in line with our Work from Home Policy.
Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous support toward professional development.
Free onsite parking.
Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.
For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: about-us/
Applications close:
9th August ****
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📌 Initial Assessment & Referral (Iar) Intake Clinician (Sydney)
🏢 Wentworth Healthcare
📍 Sydney