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AGED CARE PSYCHIATRY CASE MANAGER
1. Aged Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Team
2. Fixed Term Part Time
3. 72 Hours
About Us
GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites.
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
4. Adult mental health
5. Community mental health
6. Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
7. Aged Persons mental health
8. Child and Youth mental health
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About the role
The Aged Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Team is seeking a mental health case manager to join our team on a fixed term basis. The Case Managers role is to work productively with all team members to provide a high standard of psychiatric assessment and case management for aged consumers living in the community. The Case Manager is responsible for providing assessment and treatment of aged clients who have a chronic or acute mental health illness in the community. The position requires a broad based experience, knowledge and expertise in aged mental health with a thorough understanding of current treatment approaches and practice.
We are looking for
9. AHPRA Registration as either a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership of relevant allied health professional association
10. Demonstrated competence in community based mental health assessments and case management
11. Applicants must have a sound knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014
12. Well developed time management & problem solving skills
13. Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a range of individual and group interventions for people with mental health problems.
Our offer to you:
14. FREE Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
15. Generous, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
16. Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
17. Paid parental leave
18. Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
19. A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
20. Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
21. Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programme
Applications close: 20 September 2023
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for this role and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated).
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.