Case Manager - APATT

Reference Number: 1294

Job Title: Case Manager - APATT 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until September 2025                                                        

Hours per Fortnight: 80 
Location: Aged Persons MH & Primary MH 

Closing date: 26/09/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Casey Thompson on (03) 5823 6056

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

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:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

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About the role:

The Aged Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Team (APATT) is part of the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service. The Program provides mental health services to people aged 65 years and over, along with their carers, supporters and service providers. The APATT Clinician is responsible for the provision of mental health care to a defined caseload of older people who may be experiencing acute psychological distress and/or complex and severe mental ill health. The clinician will carry out initial comprehensive mental health assessments while engaging the older person and their carers. The clinician will work in partnership with the older person and carers to develop Recovery Goals, in addition to the provision of relevant evidence based therapeutic interventions. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology
• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist or Membership of AASW
• Experience in the provision of mental health care to older adults or willingness to learn
• Experience and expertise in the provision of assessment, treatment planning and intervention for people with a mental health disorder
• Experience in working collaboratively with healthcare, and service providers agencies to support people in addressing mental health concerns
• Experience in the provision of mental health crisis assessments, risk assessments, safety planning and crisis management planning
• High level organisational skills.

Position Description: CLICK HERE 

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

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.