Case Manager (Maternity Leave Position - Part Time)
As the Case Manager you will be responsible for providing individual assessment, case management and referral for clients of the service
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Kedesh Rehabilitation Services
Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-4828-8395
Fax: +61-7-8337-3769
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Detail information about job Case Manager (Maternity Leave Position - Part Time). Terms and conditions vacancy
About the role
As the Case Manager for the Kedesh Rehabilitation Services (KRS) Illawarra Treatment Facility (ITF), you will be responsible for providing individual assessment, case management and referral for clients of the service seeking assistance with substance misuse and mental health issues.
Reporting to the Service Manager ITF, the Case Manager will work 9am to 5pm, three (3) days per week.
Key responsibilities
- Provide individual assessment, case management and referral for your client group
- Undertake treatment planning in consultation with the client's counsellor with regard to client presentation, goals and established external treatment plans
- Provide written reports
- Undertake administrative and record management responsibilities
- Facilitate group activities and provide residential support on shift
About you
You will be a compassionate and empathic professional with a flexible attitude and strong teamwork skills.
You will have:
- a minimum of two years’ experience working with a dual diagnosis population, ideally within a residential service
- Experience in a case management role working with complex client presentations
- Ability to network with various organisations and other professionals
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients
- Demonstrated clinical skills relevant to position
- Exceptional planning, organisation and time management skills with a high level of computer literacy
You will hold:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (such as Cert. IV Alcohol and Other Drugs, Psychology or other welfare qualification)
- A current c class driver’s license and first aid certificate
Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfaction of reference, criminal record and working with children checks, which will be requested at the expense of the applicant
Benefits and culture
- Opportunity to work with a well-regarded professional service
- A permanent role with a healthy work/ life balance supported
- SCHADS with salary packaging offered
Employee assistance program available for all employees and their families
About us
Kedesh Rehabilitation Services exists to facilitate positive growth through the empowerment of people affected by co-occurring substance use and mental illness. Our programs are designed to address the psychological aspects of addiction and are based on the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
The role is a maternity leave position of 6 months with the possibility of extension to 12 months.
Applications close 30th July, 2018
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.