Seeking experienced mental health workers to provide support for people following hospital presentation for a suicide attempt or crisis

“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time, Permanent
• Classification: CSD Level 3 from $82,123 to $88,367 pa + super + salary packaging
• Salary Packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: The Way Back Western Sydney, based in Merrylands

Community Care Coordinators will work with the Service Manager to provide care coordination for people referred the service following a suicide attempt and/or suicidal crisis. They will be responsible for delivering individual support to assist consumers to make positive lifestyle choices and decision making to prevent further suicide attempts.

Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely with clinical case managers, hospital clinicians, general practitioners and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Community Care Coordinators at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV level or other relevant qualification in mental health or 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
• A strong understanding of mental health recovery and suicide prevention and have the skills required to manage a crisis
• 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.
• Computer literacy

About Neami National

Neami National is a values-based, not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness, and suicide prevention services.

What the role requires:

• National Criminal History Check (Police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development Programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - access a holistic health and wellness offering of supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description.

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

Katie O’Meara, Service Manager: [email protected] using the subject line: Community Care Coordinator - The Way Back Merrylands enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.