Case Manager
Advert title: Adult Community Mental Health - Case Manager
Position Summary:
- Case Manager
- Permanent – Full-Time
- Based in Heidelberg
- 1x ADO per month
- Open to Mental Health Professionals with following qualification: Registered Nurse (Div1), Clinical Psychologist, Social Work, Occupational Therapist
- Member of the North East Area Mental Health Service (NEAMHS) Continuing Care Service
About Austin Health:
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.
Your new team:
CCS is a multidisciplinary team of highly passionate, experienced, supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic mental health professionals. Our values underpin everything we do. This role is a unique opportunity to have a real impact in meeting the needs of one of our community’s most complex and vulnerable cohorts. You will form solid working-relationships within the pre-existing community teams, and foster strong therapeutic relationships with your clients. We support rehabilitation goals through the use of best evidence-based frameworks and assertive case management.
Your contribution:
- You are a team player with a commitment to quality client care
- Excellent MSE and Risk Assessment skills
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant mental health setting - including acute inpatient experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery and collaborative clinical practice.
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act (2022), the Carer Recognition Act (2012), and Chief Psychiatrists Guidelines
Our Commitment to You:
- We foster a culture that celebrates and respects each and every person
- Generous salary packaging program to maximise your take-home pay
- Conveniently located near public transport
- Short stroll to the Burgundy Street shopping district
- Career development opportunities
- We support work-life balance through:
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Program
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! We are happy to discuss your future with us.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.
Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders encouraged
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 6 October 2024.
