Mental Health Clinician, Safeguards - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration : $105,553.00 - $128,653.00 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ532380 Location: Kogarah, Sydney Applications close date: 24 November 2024 Come Work With Us An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen to work in a multidisciplinary team as a member of the SESLHD Safeguards Team, a dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative & best practice care to children & adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team will be based at Kogarah and provide services across the LHD catchment area, working in partnership with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams. The team will provide rapid, mobile & flexible care, including: assertive outreach, brief care coordination & time-limited therapeutic interventions. The Safeguards Team will operate 7 days/week with limited hours at the weekends and extended hours on some weekdays. The team will respond to young people and their families who are in crisis, both in the community & in hospital-based settings through face to face, phone & telehealth appointments. The Safeguards Community Clinician, working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, will provide evidence-based brief therapeutic and systemic intervention. This may include individual, family, parenting and group therapy, and will require collaborative skills to work with wider systems such educational, community and non-government services. This is a multi-disciplinary position open to Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers (Level 3) and Occupational Therapists (level 3) with appropriate Child and Adolescent experience to apply. For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown on Gareth.Brownhealth.nsw.gov.au Interviews are expected to be held between 2 December 2024 and 6 December 2024. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working Safeguards Team, Kirk Place, Kogarah. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full time positions Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance Selection Criteria: To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy. Clinical Psychologists must have minimum postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA. For Social Work, experience as a Level 2 clinician and eligibility for membership of AASW. Occupational Therapist must have current AHPRA registration and experience as a Level 2 clinician. Minimum of 3 years' experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families in a systemic way. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence based treatments Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using family-based interventions models. Extensive experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Experience in providing mental health assessments and identifying and managing risk with children, adolescents and youth populations. Experience in planning, implementation and reporting on quality improvement projects in support of clinical service development Current NSW Driver's Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealthhealth.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website