Geriatric Mental Health Care Navigator

NSW Health; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Australia is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1 for their Older Persons Mental Health Team. This role involves providing care coordination and case management for older adults over 65 with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in sensitive mental health care. The position offers a temporary full-time contract with work-life balance benefits, including salary packaging and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Telehealth support

Confidential EAP counselling

Free professional development courses

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with registration or membership.
• Sensitive, person-centred care for older adults.
• Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and case management for older adults.
• Conduct mental health assessments and deliver treatments.
• Support families and carers in navigating mental health needs.

Skills

Understanding of mental health needs

Recovery-oriented practices

Ability to work independently

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Social Work

Job description

A healthcare provider in Australia is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1 for their Older Persons Mental Health Team. This role involves providing care coordination and case management for older adults over 65 with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in sensitive mental health care. The position offers a temporary full-time contract with work-life balance benefits, including salary packaging and professional development opportunities.