WASP Complex Case Manager

Your new company

This Federal Government Department deliver free and confidential nation-wide counselling and support for service-related mental health conditions. They are now seeking a Complex Case Manager (Clinical) (Psychologist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist) to join the Well-being and Support Program in a full-time capacity on a 12 month initial contract.

The WASP provides intensive psycho-social case management for veterans with complex health needs who have recently transitioned or have exceptional needs which would benefit from psycho-social case management.

Your new role

In your new role, you will utilise experience gained in case management settings and/or clinical settings, working with clients with mental health conditions, vulnerabilities and/or complex co-morbidities. You will be required to be experienced in considering the social determinants of health and wellbeing, and using the domains of wellbeing identified in the model, apply this knowledge to all aspects of case management practice including case reviews. Other responsibilities will include:

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve outcomes for clients, building and sustaining relationships with internal, external and inter-departmental stakeholders.
Provide an escalation point for clients at risk of harm to self or others.
Provide specialised case management and/or clinical expertise and advice to support and enhance the work of the Complex Case Managers, and manage a case load.
Undertake a range of client assessments including intake assessments and risk assessments.
Contribute to the preparation of high level client summaries and briefs, including maintaining high quality documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• You're a qualified Psychologist, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA or AASW.
• Experience in coordinating and assisting in the management of a caseload of complex and potentially at-risk clients in community mental health teams.
• Extensive experience working within a mental health or community case management setting, including working with people who present with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience in coordinating and assisting in the management of a caseload of complex and potentially at-risk clients in community mental health teams.
• You're an Australian Citizen.

What you'll get in return

An exciting role that truly exists to help impact the lives of clients and their families. You will become an integral part of a high functioning team that will work in union to achieve this common aim. A highly competitive hourly rate at an APS6 starting of $60 + super is also available.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Shannon Seers
03 9946 3560
shannon.seers@hays.com.au

LHS 297508 #2646026