Crest Manager
Job Scope
- Work closely with the Head/Deputy Head to identify and respond to caregiver needs in line with programme objectives and service requirements.
- Manage and support the hospital/clinic outposts
- Respond to internal and external referrals including hospital and clinic outposts to ensure timely access to support services for caregivers.
- Provide care coordination and case management for mental health and dementia caregivers including conducting screenings and assessments, developing individualised care plans and carrying out appropriate psychosocial interventions.
- Adopt a case management approach to coordinate referrals, follow-ups and service linkages with relevant service providers ensuring caregivers receive timely and appropriate support.
- Support the Community Health & Engagement (CHE team) in monitoring caregivers’ conditions and progress and escalate concerns or emerging risks to the Head/Deputy Head.
- Plan, organise, develop and facilitate CHE (CREST-CSN) engagement activities and programmes for caregivers including outreach initiatives and the involvement of volunteer caregivers where appropriate.
- Plan and deliver outreach/engagement activities including provision of basic mental health information, education and emotional support to caregivers in the community.
- Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and review of CHE service processes, protocols and workflows to ensure service quality and consistency.
- Contribute to service evaluation through documentation, data collection and reporting to support continuous improvement of CHE programmes.
- Support timely data collation and submission of quarterly programme reports, where assigned in accordance with CREST-CSN requirements.
- Attend hospital RCD sessions and mandatory trainings as required by AIC to meet staff competency and programme standards.
- Support public mental health education, engagement as well as community outreach activities.
- Facilitate engagement with community partners to coordinate and implement mental health programmes and initiatives.
- Contribute to organisational and CHE projects, workgroups and committees, as assigned.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head/Deputy Head of CHE.
Job Requirements
- A Degree in counselling, social work or psychology would be an advantage
- Has at least 2 years of related experience in mental health related fields
- Possesses good organisational, communication and administrative skills
- Has the passion and dedication to work with families and persons with mental health issues