Mallee Track Health & Community Service – Ouyen VIC
Key responsibilities
Provide mental health assessment, support, and intervention services to individuals and families identified as having moderate to severe and/or complex mental health needs
Undertake comprehensive client assessments, including identification of presenting issues, mental health symptoms, psychosocial factors, risk and protective factors, and support needs
Develop and implement individualised care plans in partnership with clients, families, carers, and relevant service providers
Deliver appropriate interventions within scope of practice, including brief interventions, psychosocial supports, case management, service navigation, and care coordination
Support clients to access mental health, health, social, housing, and community-based services through referral and advocacy
Provide support, education, and referrals for family members and carers of people living with mental illness
Develop pathways and shared care arrangements that assist clients to access crisis support and specialist services when required
Build and maintain robust working relationships with local, regional, and state-funded mental health services
Facilitate coordinated care and shared care planning to improve service integration and continuity of care
Collect, maintain, and report client and program data in accordance with PHN and funding agreement requirements
Key Selection Criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work (accredited mental health social worker), Nursing (credentialed mental health nurse), Occupational Therapy (accredited mental health occupational therapist) or relevant discipline




Current registration with AHPRA as well as the appropriate peak body such as the Australian Psychological Society or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent, with a Medicare care provider number
Excellent skills in engaging and working with a range of clients including those from diverse backgrounds and/or with complex needs
Knowledge and ability to use evidenced-based psychometric assessment tools such as K10 and ability to develop Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP)
Demonstrated experience and understanding of evidenced based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed counselling approaches and frameworks
Ability to communicate effectively including consult and liaise with other health professionals in the sector
Ability to prepare client notes, briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
Current Driver's Licence
Current Police Check
Excellent understanding of rural health issues including the impact of local events on the community
About us
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is a multipurpose service (MPS) for all Mallee Track Communities encompassing a total area of 18,000 square kilometres. The health services include General Practice Clinics and Urgent Care at Ouyen and Sea Lake, Acute and Sub-Acute inpatient and outpatient services at Ouyen and Sea Lake, Community Aged Care and Residential Aged Care at Ouyen and Sea Lake. The community services include Allied Health, Delivered Meals, Community Transport, Social Support and Leisure and Lifestyle activities for Ouyen and Sea Lake as well as Early Years education and care for Ouyen, Sea Lake, Underbool, Murrayville and Manangatang. Community development activities include Rural Outreach and Neighbourhood Houses.
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