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Form of workAbout Awabakal
Awabakal has provided health & community services to Aboriginal people living across Newcastle and surrounding regions for more than 40 years and is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of our community. Leading the way and embracing our culture, with a commitment to continuous improvement, through innovative programs and excellence in service delivery. It is through this commitment that Awabakal will be able to achieve our mission and continue to lead the way for future generations.
About the role
This position is responsible for providing culturally safe mental health care coordination services for Awabakal Clients who have experienced significant functional impairment due to complex psychosocial illness and/or risk factors, including aftercare for those who have attempted suicide or have experienced a major suicidal crisis.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify care needs, coordinate evidence-based interventions, provide clinical care coordination of service delivery and ongoing assessment of client needs.
- Assist in the development of an Integrated Care Plan for clients in consultation with the team.
- Provide timely Care Coordination support to clients with a focus on:
- regular engagement with an Awabakal General Practitioner.
- support clients with transition of care between internal and external services.
- ensuring client clinical, social, and emotional needs are met in accordance with their Integrated Care Plan.
- provide culturally appropriate support, guidance and mentoring to clients.
- Provide aftercare services to Awabakal clients who have been referred following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis in line with agreed service delivery model.
This position is 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with additional benefits including flexible work opportunities and salary packaging options.
About you
As an experienced mental health clinician, you will have a degree in either Social Work, Mental Health, Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent. Your colleagues would describe you as a strong communicator, passionate about improving outcomes to help mental health clients thrive.
Additional experience and attributes we are seeking include:
- Previous experience working with clients with complex mental health illnesses
- Confidence conducting comprehensive assessments of clients to identify care needs.
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, including a demonstrated ability to communicate and engage sensitively, along with a genuine appreciation and respect for culture.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Best Practice program highly desirable
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply" to submit your CV and cover letter to introduce your motivation and suitability for this position.
You can learn more about this exciting opportunity by contacting Bree Langenbaker, Wiyala Manager at ************@awabakal.org or 0460 284 ***.
Applications close Sunday 5th May 2024.
