Senior Aboriginal Mental Health Community Integration Team Clinician (HM2) - Justice Health - PFT

Position Title: Senior Aboriginal Mental Health Community Integration Team Clinician (HM2) – Dubbo Justice Health - PFT

*This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.

For more information on cultural support contact Grantley Creighton on Grantley.Creighton@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

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The Role

This position is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and addresses the health needs of young people released from custody to the community.

At a systems level, Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Drug and Alcohol will improve knowledge, skills and confidence in working with Aboriginal people accessing mental health and/or drug and alcohol services, including Local Health District (LHD) mental health and drug and alcohol services, community managed organisations, primary care and social support agencies. The position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of systems, processes and tools for consistent engagement, referral and transition for Aboriginal people with mental health, social and emotional, and drug and alcohol concerns. 

Essential Requirements:

• This is an identified Aboriginal Health position. Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
• Bachelor degree or higher level relative to role (including Bachelor Health Science for Djirruwang Program graduates).
• Co-ordinating post release care of young people with mental health and/or problematic drug and alcohol issues by establishing strong partnerships with community mental health and/or drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS), General Practitioners (GP's), Non-Government Organisations (NGO) and youth services.
• Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia.
• Valid NSW Employee Working With Children Check
• Responsibilities under WHS - Non-Supervisor; You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health, safety and wellbeing.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

·        Salary packaging options.

·        Fitness Passport (if eligible).

·        Genuine career progression and skill-set development.

·        Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.