As a Case Manager for Coastal Supports at Open Minds Sunshine Coast, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering mental health psychosocial support services across the Sunshine Coast region. Working as part of our dedicated team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop holistic plans that promote personal recovery, evidence-based approaches, and community connectedness for individuals with mental illnesses. You’ll work proactively with clients facing mental health challenges, helping them enhance their social and emotional skills, build family connections, manage daily living needs, and develop vital life skills. Your role will also involve assisting clients in accessing government-funded services, ensuring comprehensive support for their journey towards recovery and independence.

This is a full time maximum tern contract until 31st December 2023 with the possibility for extension.

Benefits to you:

• A chance to be part of an organisation committed to positive change in the lives of individuals with mental illness and disabilities.
• Collaborative team environment and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 of tax-free income and an additional $2000 per year for meals and entertainment purposes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program 
• Rewards program that offers discounts on hundreds of household brands 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team to develop and implement holistic support plans for individuals with mental illnesses.
• Provide in-reach and outreach support, promoting individual choice and independence.
• Conduct client needs assessments, develop Personal Support Plans, and coordinate/facilitate group services.
• Maintain accurate client information and documentation, participate in data collection, and contribute to team meetings.
• Uphold Open Minds’ values, engage in professional development, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

About you

• Tertiary degree or Cert IV in a mental health-related field, along with significant experience in health, community, or social service sectors.
• Previous experience in mental health services and/or disability support.
• Strong passion for team-driven positive change for individuals with severe mental illness.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively, with above-average organisational skills for effective CPS program delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in developing individual support plans.
• Proven ability to engage, liaise, and network with stakeholders, fostering community relationships and collaboration with service providers.
• Readiness to assist complex clients facing diverse challenges.
• Understanding of relevant legislative requirements and regulations.

What you need to get started:

• Open Drivers Licence
• Up to date COVID vaccination
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Orientation Certificate or if you need to obtain: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au

About Us

Here at Open Minds, our purpose is to enable an independent and positive future for all people living with mental illness and acquired brain injury related disability. Originally founded in 1912 as the Queensland Wattle Day League, we have a deep and proud history in providing positive health and wellbeing services across Queensland and New South Wales. Today Open Minds is recognised as a leading provider of mental health and disability support services.

Open Minds is a registered NDIS provider with more than 500 employees across 35 locations. We are seeking passionate and talented individuals aligned to our values to help us deliver on our purpose.

What happens next?

Please ensure you attach a resume detailing why you would be a great addition to the Open Minds team! If you have any further questions, please reach out to [email protected]

Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.