The position of Community Clinical Care Coordinator entails working collaboratively with key internal & external stakeholders to enhance my clients ability to identify & respond to the needs of vulnerable & at risk veterans, current and former defence force members and / or their families.

Fixed Term Contract Until November 2020 - Up To 3 Year Extension Available
$60ph+Super
Sydney, CBD

This position takes strength based recovery approach to supporting vulnerable and / or at risk clients to foster wellbeing. The role aims to optimise a client's wellbeing and participation in their community through community engagement, collaborative recovery work and complex case management.

The Community Clinical Care Coordinator is both part of the Community Engagement Team and the Clinical Care team. The position in the CET provides direct clinical support to the Peers and liaison with community mental health, primary health counterparts in supporting veterans and their families.

DUTIES

Work collaboratively with the Regional Peer Coordinator in the coordination of community engagement activities, clinical support, psychoeducation and if required informal debriefing support and supervision to the CET.
Using a community engagement framework, work in partnership with the Assistant Director Clinical Coordination and Community and Peer Advisors to develop and deliver strategic initiatives that contribute to enhanced access to support services for veterans, defence force members and their families
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in a range of settings to enhance support options for clients
Work with the Community Engagement Team in evaluation activities and monitor progress of the team, including development of outcomes monitoring and delivery of reports
Undertake direct provision of evidence informed clinical services, including intake, complex case management, case coordination, and facilitation of group programs
Work closely with the Clinical Care Coordinators on triage and immediate support to vulnerable veterans
Identify and appropriately deploy the skills of Community and Peer Advisors in consultation with the Regional Peer Coordinator both in the delivery of community engagement and peer support activities

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Qualifications

Qualifications must be that of a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, or Nurse with mental health experience
Qualified Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA). Mental Health Accredited Social Workers must be registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Working with Children (WWCC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencing in the position

Highly Desirable

Relevant experience within hospital and acute mental health settings
Management experience within clinical settings
Experience working with mental health peers

All applicants must be an Australian Citizen

For more information please contact Georgie on: Georgie.McEwan@marsrecruitment.com.au

I am also recruiting Counsellors based in Sydney for my client. Please get in contact for more information on these roles, referrals welcome.

Community Clinical Care Coordinator

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