What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will assist consumers of the Mental Health services to navigate the systems, services and processes that are established between Mental Health and non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, and ensure appropriate support at transitional points in care for Aboriginal people
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will provide support and knowledge of preventative, health and social care wrap around services that provide a response for Aboriginal consumers and navigate appropriate referral pathways. The role will work closely with the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce and the acute mental health services to ensure to that Aboriginal people accessing mental health services feel culturally safe and empowered in making decisions in regard to their health.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will also support clinical teams in the provision of culturally informed assessment and treatment approaches, discharging planning and ensure the social, cultural and historical contexts are at the forefront of services offered through mental health services. With the Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator ensuring services build on the strengths, resources and knowledge of Aboriginal consumers.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will be responsible for supporting the acute mental health services to increase their capacity to work with Aboriginal people, families and communities in a culturally safe manner.