ISLHD - Pathways to Community Living Initiative Senior Mental Health Clinician
This is a temporarily funded position until 29 June 2025 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) is a coordinated state-wide approach to supporting people with enduring and serious mental illness who have been in hospital for more than twelve months and or are likely to experience difficulty with discharge solutions, to re-establish their lives in the community.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to building a professional workforce that supports consumers with a severe and persistent mental illness on their recovery journey. The role of the Senior Clinician is to provide district-level evidence-based care that supports safe transitions of consumers into care in a community setting (or appropriate inpatient setting) based on the individual consumer’s strengths, needs and wishes. These services are to be least restrictive, collaborative, nominated carers and family responsive and inclusive, rehabilitative, encourages self-advocacy, facilitates empowerment and capacity for optimal independent function.
A primary goal of this position is to work collaboratively with existing inpatient and community teams, consumers, carers and other key stakeholders in the coordination of day-to-day work practices for teams working with PCLI Consumers, by supporting the assessment and progression of safe transitions of consumers into care in a community setting while promoting effective participation in mental health treatment, support and recovery.
This role will carry a clinical caseload, championing practice improvement through mentorship and supervision, to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
· Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
· Registered Nurses must hold relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
· Occupational Therapists, Social Work and Psychologists must be able to demonstrate extensive specialist knowledge in the area of mental health.
· Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Need more information or help applying?
· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Nicole Nicholls on Nicole.Nicholls2@health.nsw.gov.au
