We are seeking subcontractors to deliver Clinical Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) across the Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown & Fairfield LGA’s. The CSPS is a short-term program that supports people after a suicide attempt, that have been discharged into the care of a GP or referred from an emergency department; those who have presented to a GP, or eligible referrer after a suicide attempt; or people who have expressed strong suicidal ideation.

The focus of the program is to provide support to people to ensure personal safety through collaborative care planning process which identifies goals in treatment to address the drivers of suicide and self-harm.

Treatment primarily involves safety planning, family support, referrals to longer term services as required, and counselling most suited to issues identified in the care plan.

What you will need

We are looking for someone with:

• AHPRA or AASW registration, including Psychologists (with either full or provisional registration), MH accredited Social Workers, Social Workers who have an interest in mental health and are considering working towards full MH accreditation, Occupational Therapists, MH nurses, and Aboriginal Health workers. Subcontractors will be provided with appropriate training and support.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments and development of intervention plans in collaboration with consumers and their family and carers
• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing holistic, evidence-based therapeutic services
• Understanding of the biological, psychological and social underpinnings of mental health

Interested?

If you, or your organisation, are interested are interested in finding out more about this opportunity or to submit an application please contact Jordyn McNamara, Service Manager – South West Sydney on 02 4604 3008 or email jmcnamara@gph.org.au

Applications close: 22 March 2024

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.