Mental Health Clinician - Manning Mental Health
Remuneration: $36.38 - $67.15 per hour + super
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Counsellor Level 3 (Djirruwang Program), Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ548470
Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Where you'll be working:
The successful candidate will be based primarily at Taree Community Mental Health, with the incumbent working across a 7-day rotating roster with shifts between either 0830-1700hrs or 1330-2200hrs to provide acute mental health assessments and interventions within the Emergency Department, hospital wards, community settings or at the local Community Health Centre. Upon completion of the initial Mental Health Assessment, the successful candidate will then provide a case management and intervention service to support our consumers achieve health and lifestyle goals and support their family and carers throughout this journey.
The Manning Community Mental Health Team provides mental health services to Bulahdelah, Gloucester, Forster and Taree, located on the Lower Mid North Coast.
About the role:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide efficient and effective assessment and care coordination services for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families and carers. This community based position will require you to provide intervention and consultation to adult clients between 18 and 65 years of age. You will take charge and case manage clients within the Manning Valley that clients receive quality person centred care whilst working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
This position is graded as up to an Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3.
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary team is supported by the Clinical Care Coordinator with clinical supervision available and encouraged to support your professional development and career growth.
About you:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience within a mental health setting and the ability to take charge and case manage clients within the Manning valley and surrounding areas. You will also have the ability to assess risk and perform mental state examinations. Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships will be the key to your success in this position.
The successful candidate will be based primarily at Taree Community Mental Health, with the incumbent working across a 7-day rotating roster with shifts between either 0830-1700hrs or 1330-2200hrs to provide acute mental health assessments and interventions within the Emergency Department, hospital wards, community settings or at the local Community Health Centre. Upon completion of the initial Mental Health Assessment, the successful candidate will then provide a case management and intervention service to support our consumers achieve health and lifestyle goals and support their family and carers throughout this journey.
The Manning Community Mental Health Team provides mental health services to Bulahdelah, Gloucester, Forster and Taree, located on the Lower Mid North Coast.
About the role:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide efficient and effective assessment and care coordination services for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families and carers. This community based position will require you to provide intervention and consultation to adult clients between 18 and 65 years of age. You will take charge and case manage clients within the Manning Valley that clients receive quality person centred care whilst working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
This position is graded as up to an Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3.
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary team is supported by the Clinical Care Coordinator with clinical supervision available and encouraged to support your professional development and career growth.
About you:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience within a mental health setting and the ability to take charge and case manage clients within the Manning valley and surrounding areas. You will also have the ability to assess risk and perform mental state examinations. Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships will be the key to your success in this position.
- Must hold a qualification: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on renae.blanch@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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