Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, 6 months contract
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1, - $1, per week
?? In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW). ??
About You
1. Are you looking to start a career in Health?
2. Do you thrive working independently and in a team working towards a common goal?
3. Do you enjoy meeting new people and have excellent communication skills?
4. Are you a forward thinking, enthusiastic and authentic individual dedicated to high quality and better value patient care? Look no further, this is the job for you!
About the Opportunity
SWSLHD has a well-supported team of Aboriginal Mental Health workers in different teams across the district.
The successful candidate will be working primarily within the Adult Community Mental Health Teams at Macarthur. There would also be potential opportunities to work with families of Children and Adolescents supported by the service.
The clinicians are embedded in various teams to support Aboriginal consumer engagement and contribute to both cultural and clinical needs.
The position also promotes and supports the cultural responsiveness of services provided by fellow clinicians within the LHD and other services in the community. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities
What You'll be Doing
The primary role of this position is to provide culturally safe, recovery orientated evidence based assessment and interventions to clients of the mental health service who identify as Aboriginal and their families.
Working within the multi-disciplinary team process, the process will also undertake mental health promotion and community liaison tasks in support of the development of culturally appropriate mental health services within the SWSLHD.
In negotiation with SWSLHD, to undertake appropriate further education to develop the necessary competencies of a Mental Health Professional.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD operates it’s services on the lands of the Dharawal Darug and Gundungurra people and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal communities and our districts Aboriginal Health Unit. We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills. You will be provided with cultural supervision, participate in cultural strengths mapping and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce. Our Mental Health Service has a large and well-supported team of Aboriginal Mental Health workers who are supported by an Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator.
5. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
6. Demonstrated understanding of evidence based practice, informed by the factors that have impacted on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.
7. Demonstrated case management or care coordination experience delivering health or social services to Aboriginal communities.
8. Demonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver health or social services to Aboriginal communities.
9. Ability to undertake health/social needs assessment to inform the delivery of care and referral/liaison with other Government and non-Government service providers including Aboriginal specific services.
10. Understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
11. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy. Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
12. Willingness and ability to complete further education in Mental Health or relevant qualification, Certificate IV Mental Health; Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) qualification at Charles Sturt University or an equivalent clinical qualification negotiated and approved by the Mental Health Service
13. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.