Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Location : Tablelands - Goulburn and Yass
Position Classification : Dependent upon qualifications
Remuneration Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Psychologist: $77,358 - $113,226 per annum Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ554437
Applications Close: 23 February 2025
Interview Information: Interviews to be held within 10 days of closing date
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5,000 The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.
Selection Criteria Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist OR Tertiary qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant professional association. Demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice including conducting mental health assessments, and the provision of evidence based interventions for people who are experiencing mental illness. Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007). Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths based approach to the care of mental health consumers. Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa.
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern.
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