• Be part of a dynamic and reflective team providing specialised support
• Diverse and inclusive organisation

Seeking a passionate mental health worker with a strong connection to community and culture to support people who have attempted suicide.

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time
• Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2023 – possible extension
• CSD Level 3 from $77,655 - $83,569 pa dependent on skills and experience
• Based in Hurstville

Community Care Coordinators will work with the service manager and the hospital project officers to provide care coordination for people referred by the hospital partners following a suicide attempt, or crisis. They will be responsible for delivering individual support and care coordination to assist individuals to make positive lifestyle choices and decision making, to assist in the prevention further suicide attempts.

The Community Care Coordinator will provide a range of rehabilitation and support to people, tailored to meet their individual needs. Neami National's work with participant’s occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely with hospital clinicians, general practitioners and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to participants.

Core duties:

• Provide outreach support for up to three months, determined by individual need
• Develop a multi-agency care and safety plan with individuals
• Provide one-on-one service navigation, coordination and guidance to establish and maintain clinical and social networks to support recovery
• Provide individual support underpinned by the collaborative recovery model (CRM), the Neami Wellbeing program, trauma informed practice and in a culturally responsive manner
• Establish a strong therapeutic alliance ensuring continuity of care, including engagement with the individuals GP, or in the case where there is not a regular GP, linking them with one
• Engage the persons support network, providing resources and culturally appropriate support where required
• Provide a three month follow up as required to ensure people remain linked with their appropriate health network to facilitate ongoing care

You will need:

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV level or other relevant qualification in human services) and/or experience in mental health or suicide prevention work
• Experience and understanding of working with people with a mental illness, suicidality and/or deliberate self-harm
• Sound understanding of the personal, family, and social issues associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, including awareness of groups identified to be at increased risk of suicide
• Experience liaising with external service providers, including specialist mental health services, GP’s and other community-based services and organisations.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Drivers licence
• Police check – disclosable outcomes considered
• COVID-19 vaccination

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, cultural, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description (also attached below).

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

• Judith Fahle (Acting Service Manager) - 0435 483 665
• Natasha Bender (Acting SPL) - 0409 017 276

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