Community Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) - Windsor
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546575
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Our Mental Health Team in Windsor Community Mental Health is growing and we’re currently looking to hire a Permanent Full Time Psychologist. This role will improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for people with a severe mental illness who reside in the Hawkesbury community.
This position will also provide a range of targeted interventions and supports, including clinical mental health treatment, disability support and referrals to essential community services and resources. These interventions need to be provided in a comprehensive, integrated, and co-ordinated approach across various service systems and to provide psychological input to multidisciplinary assessments, interventions, and discharge plans within a biopsychosocial model.
If this is the kind of working environment for you and the opportunities excite you, please apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Recognised 4 year tertiary qualification in Psychology and registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of psychological assessments and interventions with people presenting with mental health issues
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written and good interpersonal skills
- Current drivers licence and willingness to use it for work purposes
- Computer competence and literacy
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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 Michael Collina on MichaelFrancis.Collina@health.nsw.gov.au
