Mental Health Case Manager - Melbourne, Australia - St Vincent's Health Australia

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Mental Health Case Manager

Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR135956

Job Description:

• Open to Nursing, Social Work & Occupational Therapy Applicants
• Permanent full time position, Mobile Support Team, Clarendon
• Community Mental Health Service, East Melbourne
• Works rotating roster including some evening and weekend shifts

About the Role

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic community mental health team operating under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilizing the Strengths Model of Case Management. The work can be difficult as the MST works with some of the most complex consumers in the service however the team is supportive and everybody helps each other. If you are interested in joining a team that has rejected the culture of blame, does not mind hard work and looks to work with consumers and family in a collaborative partnership model this may be a the job for you.

You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and support to clients of the St. Vincent's integrated adult MHS and their carers, demonstrating excellence in discipline specific and recovery-focused case management skills. In addition to the clinical work a significant component of the role involves the development and maintenance of sustainable working partnerships with a range of other service providers both internal and external of the St Vincent's' Health organisation.

• Work within the recovery orientated practice using Strengths Model of Care
• Actively engage consumers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of STV services
• Provide high quality clinical services to consumers and carers
• Display active participation in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Display a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times, providing clinical support to other members of the treating team and within the broader mental health service
• Working a seven day rotating roster

Classifications for this position will range from:

• OT/SW Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 or YC42 - YC45 ($86,304 - $99,210 per annum)
• RPN Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($99,439 - $110,432 per annum)

Your Contribution

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work).
• Social Work Membership or eligibility for membership of the AASW.
• A minimum of at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services
• Experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services to
• Post-graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation .
• Current Victorian driver's license
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Clarendon Mobile Support Team

St. Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.

The Clarendon Mobile Support Team provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability in the City of Yarra. The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact
To discuss your application please contact Graeme Doidge (Manager, Clarendon Community Mental Health) on Ph: or

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR135956_MST Case Manager PD

Contact Details:

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Closing Date:

28 April :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.

Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.

Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.

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