Remuneration: $67, - $109, Based on experience and qualifications + 11% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Casual
Position Classifications: Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Closing Date: 1 March 2024
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Line - Newcastle
Join our telehealth mental health team in Newcastle, providing expert care via Phone and VC, supported by experienced colleagues.
About the job:
The Mental Health Line (MHL) is a 24/7 resource centre providing specialist triage and referral services for consumers of all ages, and their families and carers who require expert mental health care and advice. Staffed by mental health professionals the MHL is located in central Newcastle.
The Northern Mental Health Emergency Care - Rural Access Program (NMHEC-RAP) provides coverage to three Local Health Districts in NSW. The focus is to provide mental health expertise via telehealth to remote Emergency Departments where local Mental Health specialists are not readily available. NMHEC-RAP is a supplement to the existing services in those local areas to ensure timely and appropriate access to mental health care.
First Responder provides a triage from the field, via Telehealth, for people referred by Police and Ambulance.
The work is all via telephone or VC, no direct face to face with clients and based in an office environment at the JFH campus.
Where you’ll be working:
A multi-disciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians who are very supportive and work within a collaborative model.
Your support:
Support and mentoring will be provided by clinical leads and through clinical supervision. There are opportunities for training and Education and a comprehensive orientation period.
What we can offer you:
1. Proximity to shopping and other services
2. Superannuation contributions
3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
4. Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Information for Applicants:
5. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
6. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
7. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.