An exciting opportunity exists to join NSW Health’s largest Mental Health service!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Dietician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525618
Applications Close: Sunday, 20th of October
Mental Health Professional
Newcastle
This is a Mental Health Professional Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3.
HNELHD Mental Health Services delivers mental health care across the Hunter New England Health district which covers metropolitan, regional and rural areas of NSW. We employees over 1700 mental health staff members who deliver comprehensive and specialist mental health services. We are committed to serving mental health consumers, carers and their families, to lived experience and co-design, and to providing culturally diverse, safe and inclusive care.
About us:
This role sits within the Intake Services team which encompasses three areas of service delivery that you will work across:
* The Mental Health Line (MHL) NSW Health's 24/7 state-wide phone service providing mental health advice, brief assessments, appropriate care recommendations, specialist triage and referral services to individuals and their families.
* The Northern Mental Health Emergency Care - Rural Access Program (NMHEC-RAP) extends coverage to three Local Health Districts within NSW.
* The Mental Health First Responder (MHFR) program enables police and ambulance personnel to request triage for individuals in their homes via MyVirtualCare (telehealth).
About the role:
* This role requires you to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
* Telephone triage requires you to possess strong acute mental health skills and experience to make on-the-spot complex decisions regarding risk management.
* This role requires no face-to-face work, case management, follow-ups or counselling however you will be required to conduct mental health assessments through Telehealth.
* This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Benefits:
* HNEMH prioritise our staff by offering orientation, training, and ongoing education opportunities.
* Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
* Superannuation contributions 11%
* Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
* Must hold a qualification: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Michael Callander on 0424 413 238 or via michael.callander@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022 prior to offer.
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