Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) - Clinical Lead Community Child & Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS). The Clinical Lead is a vital position in providing clinical leadership and coordination in the Loyal North Shore (LNS) CYMHS Service. There is opportunity in the position to provide leadership across the team, attend Attachment Based Family Therapy Supervision, attend relevant training, contribute to the clinical governance of the service plus lead quality improvements and service improvement initiatives. It is a position full of variety and challenges while working within a great working environment. Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Remuneration : Dependent on Qualifications Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ533943 Salary per week: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2): $2,527.30 - $2,577.70 Clinical Psychologist: $2,022.92 - $2,465.63 Allied Health Professionals (Level 5): $2,419.38 - $2,478.20 Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working LNS CYMHS, RNSH Community Mental Health Centre in St Leonards What you'll be doing The Clinical Lead in collaboration with the Service Manager provides expert clinical and operational leadership, supervision and oversight to the Child and Youth Mental Health Service community team. The successful applicant is required to exercise independent clinical judgement, initiative and high-level problem-solving skills to provide senior clinical support to the multidisciplinary clinicians within CYMHS and to other relevant stakeholders. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Relevant qualification in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing with current AHPRA registration. For Social Work, eligibility for membership with AASW and demonstrated experience as a Level 2 or above. For Psychology, a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology from an APAC Accredited University. For Nursing - Minimum 5 years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have an approved post graduate qualification Diploma/Certificate or evidence or working towards Masters. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, service coordination and support to a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in child and youth mental health clinical services. Demonstrated skills and experience in working collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team including consultation-liaison skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge of ACHS/ Mental Health Accreditation standards and processes. Demonstrated skills and experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical services or programs. 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 Jeanine Smith on Jeanine.Smithhealth.nsw.gov.au or 0428 956 084 This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Applications Close: 25 November 2024