Mental Health Consultant — RTW Strategy (12‑Month Contract)

972310 Overhead - Claims Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Parental Leave

Work from Home

Work Environment

Career Opportunities

Ongoing Education

Recognition & Support

Wellbeing Programs

Rewards Program

Birthday leave

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to influence the management of mental injury claims within its Mental Health Team. This 12-month contract role focuses on coaching, mentoring, and providing interventions for complex cases while guiding treating health practitioners and employers on best practice recovery and return to work supports for mental injuries.

The role involves collaboration with expert claims teams to drive RTW strategies, perform trend analysis, and develop

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, or another mental health related discipline.
• Proven track record in mental health management, with a mix of clinical and rehabilitation experience valued.
• Desirable previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Worker’s Compensation, or Work, Health, & Safety.
• Ability to manage performance through qualitative and quantitative metrics.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders with varying opinions and priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a supportive team environment, actively contribute to collaboration, and demonstrate commitment to driving a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement RTW Strategy: Drive Gallagher Bassett’s Return to Work (RTW) Strategy for mental injury claims.
• Trend Analysis: Identify risks through mental injury trend analysis and strategize for continuous improvement.
• Skill Development: Address skill and knowledge gaps in Mental Injury Claims Management by developing effective strategies and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate virtual and face-to-face meetings with health practitioners, injured workers, and employers to ensure safe and sustainable return to work.
• Claims Management: Oversee daily activities and administrative duties related to mental injury claims using WorkSafe’s systems.
• Support & Education: Collaborate with Case Managers and RTW Specialists to manage complex mental injury cases.
• Client Assistance: Work with clients needing help with mental injury claims, providing training and development support.
• Compliance & Quality: Monitor and ensure compliance and quality in relation to claims practices including multi-stakeholder engagement.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, or another mental health related discipline

Job description

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to influence the management of mental injury claims within its Mental Health Team. This 12-month contract role focuses on coaching, mentoring, and providing interventions for complex cases while guiding treating health practitioners and employers on best practice recovery and return to work supports for mental injuries.

The role involves collaboration with expert claims teams to drive RTW strategies, perform trend analysis, and develop