Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer
Core
Provide culturally safe, responsive, and person-centred mental health care support, advocacy, and care coordination for Aboriginal consumers and families navigating inpatient mental health services in the Loddon Mallee region.
Role type
Indigenous health liaison officer (clinical support & advocacy)
Builds
Culturally safe mental health care delivery and organizational capability for Aboriginal consumers
Domain
Healthcare + Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural safety practice, advocacy, care coordination, system navigation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, education on Aboriginal cultures and histories
Preferred skills
Understanding of the social and emotional wellbeing framework, experience in regional health settings
Responsibilities
Support Aboriginal consumers and families throughout their inpatient journey, provide cultural advice and guidance to mental health staff, promote culturally safe practice, contribute to improved consumer experiences and health outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role