Community Care Coordinator

Seeking experienced mental health workers to provide support for people following hospital presentation for a suicide attempt or crisis_

**“**_Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society_**”**

**About the Role**
- Full Time, Permanent
- CSD Level 3 from $77,655 to $83,569 pa + super + salary packaging
- The Way Back Western Sydney, based in Seven Hills

Community Care Coordinators provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely with clinical case managers, hospital clinicians, general practitioners and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Community Care Coordinators at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.

Community Care Coordinators will work with the Mental Health Service Lead and Service Manager to provide care coordination for people referred the service following a suicide attempt and/or suicidal crisis. They will be responsible for delivering individual support to assist consumers to make positive lifestyle choices and decision making to prevent further suicide attempts

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV level or other relevant qualification in mental health or human services), and/or experience in mental health or suicide prevention work
- Experience and understanding of working with people with a mental illness, suicidality and/or deliberate self-harm
- A strong understanding of mental health recovery and suicide prevention and have the skills required to manage a crisis
- Sound understanding of the personal, family, and social issues associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, including awareness of groups identified to be at increased risk of suicide
- Experience liaising with external service providers, including specialist mental health services, GP’s and other community-based services and organisations.
- Computer literacy

**About Neami National**

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

**Mandatory requirements**:

- National Criminal History Check (Police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
- Current Drivers licence
- Australian Working Rights

**Incentives include**:

- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
- Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

**How to apply**:
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description.

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**_ Applications for this role remain open until successful applicant identified_**

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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