About Us:

At CatholicCare, our entire business is centred around people including our employees and volunteers. We serve those in need with compassion, dignity and respect, providing high quality services that meet the evolving needs of our community. Each of our 900+ staff play a part in helping people live their best life and transforming our communities to be safe, nurturing environments. Our people embody our values and demonstrate our mission in their everyday work.

Our services include NDIS disability services, out of home care, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of therapeutic and community service offerings.

About the role:

Our Clinical Care Program is aimed to provide greater access to mental health services for people living with complex and enduring mental illnesses and have a range of psychosocial needs on the NSW Central Coast. This program engages a range of mental health professionals to provide a suite of services to people that would otherwise have little or no access to such services.

As a Specialist Lead you will provide coordinated clinical care for people with severe and complex mental illness. The care will be delivered in line with a GP Mental Health treatment plan or equivalent, developed by a GP or Psychiatrist. With the assistance of the Practice Manager, you will oversee policies and procedures aligned with the needs of the program.

This is a leadership role and will involve supervising a team which consists of a Case Worker and a Support Worker. Together the team will deliver person centred holistic supports to clients on their mental health journey. Ideal opportunity for a passionate leader who is ready to make a difference in the Community!

This is a permanent full-time role based in Tuggerah, with a requirement to travel and visit clients on the Central Coast. CatholicCare is open to flexible working arrangements that meet the needs of the program.

Key responsibilities:

• Good working knowledge of mental health, local networks, legislation and practices.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in implementing strategies that promote emotional and developmental well-being in people who are experiencing ongoing, complex mental health disorders.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring a small team.
• Building relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders to provide a holistic approach to support for clients.
• Writing detailed and informed case notes based on the needs of clients.
• Ensuring compliance with incident management, reporting and escalation requirements and that organisational obligations under mandatory reporting, child protection, safeguarding and WHS are met.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area e.g.: Mental Health Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Work qualification with mental health.
• Experience leading and supervising a team, with a strong ability to build an effective engaged team with a positive work culture.
• Experience working in a client centred, trauma informed and culturally specific way.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of current Child Protection, Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 and other relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in best practice audits with the ability to manage changing practices.

Desirable

• Mental Health Accreditation

Why Choose CatholicCare?

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free increasing your take home pay!
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Regular training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• An additional Paid Leave Day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
• Baby bonus payment.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a Cover Letter addressing the role requirements and submit your Resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

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