Case Worker

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Detail information about job Case Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Are you an experienced mental health worker?
• Renewed funding!
• Are you seeking experience and exposure to working in the Goldfields region?

Case Worker - Mental Health Portal 

2 Full Time positions

Centrecare in partnership with Goldfields Women's Health have been delivering primary mental health services - Goldfields Mental Health Portal in the Goldfields region since 1 July 2017. Under the Integrated Primary Mental Health Care Model this program will focus and deliver quality mental health and wellbeing services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals who have, or at risk of mental health condition throughout the Goldfields region.

Covering the Goldfields region this position will deliver place-based low intensity support and psychological interventions to clients. Working within the WA Primary Health Alliance Stepped Care approach, this position will match client needs to the level of intervention required and endeavour to complete regular outreach services as depicted by the needs of the service, communities and individuals incorporating community workshops, group activities and educational seminars. Low intensity psychological interventions will be performed by Case workers and counsellors, dependant on assessed need.

A Few Specifics 

• Referring and assisting clients to access appropriate specialist services and support groups.
• Evaluating efficacy of interventions and modifying safety, support and recovery plans where necessary.
• Providing information and education to clients, carers, families and other service providers; individually and through group facilitation.
• Provide quality outreach services to clients in the region which will include the preparation of, and participation in; individual case work, focus groups, community events and community partnerships.  
• Providing and/or arranging support for families and carers where appropriate.
• The promotion of mental health services and resources pertaining to the mental health and wellbeing for clients.

Mandatory requirements:

• A minimum of a Diploma in the field of Mental Health, Social Work, Community Services, Counselling or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a mental health related service
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding around case managing vulnerable, disadvantaged and complex needs clients
• Experience and/or understanding of working with remote Aboriginal communities and their unique needs
• An understanding of working within a stepped care approach to mental health
• Ability to communicate and network with a range of stakeholders.
• Computer literate with the ability to work with a range of databases

Centrecare benefits:

• Zone Allowance 
• Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading
• One week of additional paid leave
• Salary Packaging
• Access to Salary Sacrifice 20% income for four years and have fifth year off – paid.
• Access professional development training
• Be a part of a long established reputable organisation
• Unique opportunity to work across breathtaking locations, scenery and beautiful cultures

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