Mental Health Consultant

Mental Health Consultant

Step into a dynamic and impactful role as a Mental Health Consultant within GB's Mental Health Team. Collaborate with our expert claims teams to influence the management of Mental Injury claims. Your expertise will be pivotal in coaching, mentoring, and providing interventions for complex cases, while also guiding treating health practitioners and employers on best practice recovery and return to work supports for mental injuries.

How you'll make an impact:

• Implement RTW Strategy: Drive Gallagher Bassett's Return to Work (RTW) Strategy for mental injury claims.
• Trend Analysis: Identify risks through mental injury trend analysis and strategize for continuous improvement.
• Skill Development: Address skill and knowledge gaps in Mental Injury Claims Management by developing effective strategies and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate virtual and face-to-face meetings with health practitioners, injured workers, and employers to ensure safe and sustainable return to work.
• Claims Management: Oversee daily activities and administrative duties related to mental injury claims using WorkSafe's systems.
• Support & Education: Collaborate with Case Managers and RTW Specialists to manage complex mental injury cases.
• Client Assistance: Work with clients needing help with mental injury claims, providing training and development support.
• Compliance & Quality: Monitor and ensure compliance and quality in relation to claims practices including multi-stakeholder engagement.

About you:

What we're looking for:

Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, or another mental health related discipline.

Experience: Proven track record in mental health management, with a mix of clinical and rehabilitation experience being highly valued. Desirable previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Worker's Compensation, or Work, Health, & Safety.

Performance Management: Ability to manage performance through qualitative and quantitative metrics.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders with varying opinions and priorities.

Culture: Ability to thrive in a supportive team environment, actively contribute to collaboration, and demonstrate commitment to driving a high-performance culture.

What we can offer you:

Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary packages and flexible work arrangements, including Work from Home.

Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support your family life, and reproductive leave.

Work Environment: Join a team known for its dedication, approachability, and inclusive culture.

Career Opportunities: As GB grows, so do your career opportunities.

Ongoing Education: Access to continuous learning through internal and external programs.

Recognition & Support: Service recognition awards, employee assistance programs, and peer support initiatives.

Wellbeing Programs: Corporate health insurance discounts, wellness programs, and additional leave options.

Rewards Program: Enjoy discounts and cash-back offers from hundreds of retailers.

Birthday leave – take a day off during your birthday month as a gift from GB!