Care Navigator

Bunbury - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West Great South Upper Wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of services including: GP Clinics Primary Health Care Counselling and Mental Health. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

Were seeking a Care Navigator to deliver responsive wrap-around support for individuals experiencing and/or following a suicidal crisis. The Care Navigator will provide holistic evidence-informed care across health social and community systems ensuring safety continuity and compassionate engagement. They will complete warm referrals intakes assessments safety plans risk management clinical coordination of care plans case review advocacy and exit planning.

This is a Full-Time role on a Fixed Term contract until June 2027

This role has varied responsibilities including:

Provide trauma informed culturally safe engagement and assessment within a timely manner after receival of referral.
Conduct risk assessments safety plans and co create care plans.
Develop and maintain relationships with local services and facilitate warm handover as required.
Coordinate wrap around care across health and social systems.
Deliver follow up and outreach during high-risk periods.
Facilitate and advocate for culturally appropriate pathways.
Escalate care in imminent risk situations.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Counselling Social Work Mental Health Psychology or related discipline
Experience in suicide prevention crisis intervention or mental health
Have an integrated understanding of the historical context of Aboriginal people.
Extensive knowledge of the impacts of past removal policies on Aboriginal people and communities and the impacts of intergenerational trauma.
Must reside in the South West and have local knowledge about the community.
Competence in risk assessment safety planning and care coordination.
Completion of recognised suicide specific frameworks or willingness to complete within three months (training is supported by SWAMS)
Demonstrated experience in developing relationships within a multidisciplinary team clients moort/carers and external agencies and stakeholders.
Ability to drive to outreach to the Greater Bunbury and South West regions.

Desirable Criteria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply

Training in suicide specific frameworks (IASIST ASIST SafeTALK CALM Gatekeeper)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
Experience in outreach work
Experience in postvention

Why SWAMS

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day SWAMS offers the following:

17.5% leave loading
Up to $18550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
Discounted gym memberships
Uniforms supplied
Generous leave allowances
Professional development opportunities

Important information

At SWAMS child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

For more information about SWAMS and the role

About SWAMS our great organisation
For queries please contact Human Resources on (08) .

To Apply

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street Bunbury.

SWAMS is Closed 19 Dec 5 Jan for the Christmas period. Applications are welcome and will be reviewed after we return. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season.

Required Experience:

Intern