Jobs: Case Manager, NSW

Position Details

Reference Number 95951
Position Title Case Manager (Allied Health Level 1/2) – Fairfield Enhanced Care Team – Temp F/T
Employment Status Temporary Full Time (up to 28/06/2013)
Entity South Western Sydney Local Health District
Geographical Location Fairfield
Award Classification:  

Dependent on qualifications

Salary: $1,040.90 – $1,508.00
Number of FTE: 1.00
Purpose of Position: The purpose of the Case Manager, Fairfield Enhanced Care Team (FECT), is to increase the capacity of the primary care sector (GPs and Pharmacies) to provide drug treatment services in the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA).

 

The case manager will provide case management to clients in shared care participating in the Fairfield Enhanced Care Program, at sites including Fairfield and Liverpool Drug Health Services as well as at various general practitioner (GP) offices and pharmacies throughout the Fairfield LGA.

 

Selection Criteria:  

Qualifications in relevant discipline with relevant registration or professional membership if required

Understanding of the health issues facing drug users and the contemporary treatment approaches to addressing these

Demonstrated ability to deliver case management to patients with drug and alcohol issues

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm minimisation philosophy

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills including skills in using the Office suite of software

A current NSW drivers Licence (P2 Licence acceptable)

 

Contact Person Judy Pearson
Contact Number 0425 288 568
Closing Date 31/08/2012