Suicide Prevention Clinician

Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals in crisis, empowering recovery and hope in partnership with dedicated peer workers

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.98 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: James Fletcher Hospital + Charlestown
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Counsellor Level 3 (Djirruwang Program), Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ544880
Applications Close: Monday 27th January 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

This role will see you provide specialist support to people who are experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress. You will work in partnership with peer workers to provide trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support for people who are in crisis.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is currently based at James Fletcher Newcastle, however the successful applicant will ideally work across both the Newcastle and Charlestown sites to support service delivery.

The team operates 4 days per week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30-4pm.

About the team:

The Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) is part of the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service. The Suicide Prevention Clinician works in partnership with the Suicide Prevention Lived Experience Peer Worker. There are two teams within the Greater Newcastle service, based at different locations. The team is supported by a multidisciplinary team and the Greater Newcastle Acute Care Team Manager and Clinical Coordinator.

About You:

This role requires a demonstrated ability to work with people at risk of suicide. You should have high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to independently problem-solve.

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology/Clinical Psychology in Training, 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.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.
• At least 3 years’ clinical experience working with people with mental health concerns 

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Sattler on Lauren.Sattler @health.nsw.gov.au