Case Manager | Continuing Care Team

**About the Role** Under the guidance and support of the Multidisciplinary Team, you will deliver exceptional clinical treatment and support to individuals with a lived experience of mental illness. Managing a case load, your role extends beyond clinical responsibilities to actively cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships with various internal and external service providers.* Foster strong therapeutic alliances with consumers and actively involve them, along with their family/carers/supporters, in comprehensive care planning and evaluation processes.* Conduct thorough assessments, deliver targeted interventions, and provide treatment for individuals with intricate mental health needs, aligning practices with local policies and strategic directions.* Contribute significantly to primary, secondary, and tertiary consultation services, actively engaging in community development, education, and establishing effective liaisons with other supportive agencies.* Clinical experience within Mental Health Services* Experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services for people with serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers* Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice. This includes contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and supervision for staff and students* A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022.* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain* Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency* Current Victorian driver’s license* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay* Free car parking* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement**About Hawthorn Clinic** The Continuing Care Team provides specialised treatment and ongoing support throughout the week during business hours. Employing the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice, the multidisciplinary team delivers tailored clinical and therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of consumers with a lived experience of mental illness.* Implement the Strengths Model to empower individuals in their recovery journey, emphasising their capabilities and resilience.* Foster strong therapeutic alliances with consumers and actively involve them, along with their family/carers/supporters, in comprehensive care planning and evaluation processes.* Conduct thorough assessments, deliver targeted interventions, and provide treatment for individuals with intricate mental health needs, aligning practices with local policies and strategic directions.* Contribute significantly to primary, secondary, and tertiary consultation services, actively engaging in community development, education, and establishing effective liaisons with other supportive agencies.* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, actively participating in discipline-specific meetings and training sessions.* Maintain high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of those under care.* Collaborate seamlessly within the multi-disciplinary team, supporting other care partners and ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.* Provide valuable professional supervision to staff and students (excluding P2 Psychologists), adhering to discipline regulations and fostering a culture of learning.* Uphold meticulous documentation practices in line with local policies, encompassing clinical records, outcome measures, and Client Management Interface reporting.* Ensure strict compliance with activity-based funding requirements, diligently recording daily contacts, phase of care, outcome measures, and any provided diagnoses.* A minimum of at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health for SW, OT and RPN* Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work)* RPNs - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)* Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health for nursing staff* Occupational Therapists - Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia* Psychologists - Registration as a psychologist under the Psychology Board of Australia. Practice endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or eligibility to enter a Clinical Psychology registrar program with the Psychology Board of Australia; or* Social Workers - An approved degree in Social Work (by the AASW) and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. International Social Workers will need to be able to provide evidence of their assessment of International qualifications from the AASW (inclusive of the reference number).* Current Victorian driver’s license**OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS*** The Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity* The Principles of the St. Vincent’s Hospital Patient Care Model* The Hospital’s Code of Conduct* Clinical experience within Mental Health Services* Experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services for people with serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers* Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice. This includes contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and supervision for staff and students* A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation* Commitment to work collaboratively and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of the St Vincent’s Health organization (including consumers, carers, family members and community agencies)* Demonstrated ability to working collaboratively with clients and carers to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal goals* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills.* Knowledge of appropriate medication and administration management including relevant legislation* Ability to apply nursing models and processes* Awareness of infection control techniques.St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue#J-18808-Ljbffr