It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2, Registered Nurse Remuneration : Dependent on Qualifications Hours Per Week : 32 Location : Armidale Requisition ID : REQ532193 Applications Close : Thursday, 21st November 2024 About your new job: At Tablelands Mental Health Service, we are dedicated to providing specialised mental health support through our multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to assist individuals and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges by offering comprehensive and compassionate care. In your role as a Mental Health Clinician, you will play an integral part in this mission. Based at the Armidale Community Health Centre, you will act as a care coordinator, supporting clients, their families, and carers. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that clinical interventions and service delivery processes are tailored to meet individual needs, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health. This role is pivotal in enhancing the well-being of our community and supporting those on their journey to mental wellness. About you: You bring valuable experience as a Mental Health Clinician, coupled with exceptional skills in assessment, critical thinking, and care planning. Your high-level communication and interpersonal abilities are key to building strong, professional relationships with key stakeholders. These qualities are essential for thriving in this role, enabling you to effectively support and collaborate with clients, their families, and other professionals to deliver outstanding mental health care. Requirements: Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work and/or which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment. What we can offer you: At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: A comprehensive orientation program designed to ensure a smooth transition into your new position. We provide ongoing supervision and mentorship to support your growth and development. Additionally, we highly encourage and offer numerous professional development opportunities to help you advance your skills and career within our service. Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Superannuation contributions Salary packaging options 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 Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following: Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary 11.5% superannuation. Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include: Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year) Additional personal leave (up to 5 more days per year) Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs) Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer. Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentiveshealth.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Rose on Melissa.Rosehealth.nsw.gov.au Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn RuralHealthIncentives