Description

About the Position Federal wide team who address need by providing support via intake/ assessments/ Telehealth/ Case Management
Your new company
This highly regarded federal government provider is responsible for the provision of care and support for veteran and defence force members, communities and their families. You will be working as part of an Australian wide team who address a wide spectrum of needs by providing support such as health and community care, rehabilitation, counselling, income support and education assistance. They do this via intake and assessments, telephone based support and case management.

You will be joining an expanding team of passionate and highly professional specialist staff, within a supportive working environment which provides clinical supervision, professional development opportunities and peer and management support.

Your new role
As a Complex Case Manager you will be the primary point of contact for those who require support ensuring that individuals receive appropriate services based on their needs. You will be involved in the continual assessment of the client's care making informed suggestions based upon their ongoing situation and manage a caseload of 25-35 clients. You will oversee and implement a high standard of care for your clients and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

As part of a Multi-Disciplinary team following best practice and ensuring the highest standards of service are delivered to your clients you will participate in case conferences to review and collaborate around care. You will be encouraged to work collaboratively with your peers and will be liaising with families and third party providers connected with the client.

As the single point of contact for dependants of deceased Defence Force personnel, you determine the provisioning of services based upon the needs of the individual. You will use problem solving skills and work to find solutions for your client's needs.

You will be required to manage your own case load and provide ongoing consultation as negotiated with your superior. You will also contribute to the organisations Case Management Policies and will work in a leadership capacity overseeing external supervisory arrangements for all staff as required.

What you'll need to succeed
Significant experience working with complex mental health clients Strong Case Management experience, ideally working within mental health Qualifications and or relevant registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, RN (Mental Health), Occupational therapist or Social Worker (AASW) An understanding of the challenges faced by those who have served in the Australian Defence Force is beneficial Expertise in supporting clients experiencing the impacts of substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders including PTSD and trauma. Current Police Check, or ability to obtain one
What you'll get in return
Competitive rate of $60/hour exclusive of Superannuation Full time role, 12 month contract initially Office is centrally located in Canberra, ACT Work from home and in office options You will be joining a well regarded Federal Government agency which supports ADF Veterans Participate in a collaborative and supportive team environment that includes clinical support and review of complex cases Joining at a time that case management services have been improved, operating from a risk assessment framework
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.

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