Suicidal Crisis Recovery Worker
About MHACA
MHACA is a specialist psychosocial recovery and mental health promotion organisation with a strong presence and reputation in the community. We strive to make a difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges by supporting participant-driven mental health recovery and assisting communities and organisations to actively improve their mental health and wellbeing.
About the role
The Recovery Worker is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for people referred to MHACA following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. This role requires someone with sound case management and outreach support skills. Knowledge of recovery-orientated support and trauma-informed care in suicide prevention would be an advantage. The person in this role will be resourced with training and ongoing support mechanisms including clinical supervision.
This role will engage with a diverse range of community members and with consent of the person will undertake risk assessments, develop support plans and provide referral
pathways to other appropriate services.
Role responsibilities
- Provide aftercare services to individuals who have been referred following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
- Help develop aftercare support model through codesign processes in line with MHACA’s existing services and assist
with service delivery review and refinement. - Work with client to assess risks, identify individual ongoing treatment needs, and develop a Support Plan that identifies recovery goals.
- Build and maintain strong referral pathways, including but not limited to the following services: acute care services, primary care services, police, uneral services, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, and other mainstream mental health services.
- Undertake reporting on aftercare activities in line with Service Agreement requirements including ensuring appropriate data collection.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Work with clients presenting with complex and co-occurring needs
General responsibilities
- Work in accordance with MHACA’s strategic direction and uphold the values.
- Represent and advocate for the needs and interests of MHACA participants.
- Actively participate in the organisation’s quality, safety and risk management systems.
- Abide by the policies and procedures of MHACA.
- Represent and promote MHACA in the wider community.
- Any other duties which may reasonably be expected in relation to the role.
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Apply for this job
Before you apply:
- Selection Criteria must be addressed (if applicable).
- Ensure that you have included the contact details of at least 3 employment-related referees.
Eligibility:
- You must be an Australian resident with full working rights.
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