Transition Coordinator, Mental Health. Maximum Term Full Time - Swan View
About The Position
As a Transition Coordinator – Mental Health you will lead our From Hospital to Home transition service. In this pivotal role, you will oversee staff and daily operations, coordinating the smooth and safe transition of individuals from hospital care into our service and ultimately into longer term, community-based NDIS funded supports. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, bringing a strong understanding of the mental health system, the NDIS and a commitment to delivering recovery focused, person-centred support. This is a full-time, maximum term contract position until 30 September 2026, based at our Swan View House, with some flexibility to work remotely from time to time.
Requirements
- Social work, allied health or psychology or other relevant qualification, undergraduate degree or higher
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate.
- Extensive experience in community services, NDIS or mental health sector.
- Strong understanding of WA’s mental health system and the NDIS framework, including Practice Standards and Safeguarding Requirements.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- High-level communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills, with the ability to meet competing priorities and KPIs.
- Experience in behaviour support processes, risk assessment and recovery-focused planning.
- Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening check.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the hospital to home transition process for individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Coordinate all aspects of support planning, delivery and transition in and out of the service in collaboration with individuals’ stakeholders.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders including hospitals, mental health teams, NDIS providers and government agencies.
- Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary support team, including rostering, and assist with recruitment and performance management.
- Deliver recovery-oriented services and ensure individuals understand and exercise their rights.
- Facilitate individual safety planning, stakeholder meetings and service reviews.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, ensuring compliance with LWB, NDIS and funder’s requirements.
- Identify service improvements and implement quality and process enhancements.
- Provide mental health support as required.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a truly inclusive and values based organisation.
- Be supported by a well established and highly regarded Mental Health team.
- Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
