SWSLHD Drug Health Mental Health Care Navigator - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Drug Health Services
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration:
Clinical Psychologist: $105,553.00 - $128,653.00 Per Annum
Occupational Therapist Level 3: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 Per Annum
Psychologist: $115,175.00 - $124,803.00 Per Annum
Social Worker Level 3: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 Per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ531840
Application Close Date: 24/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/11/2024 – 04/12/2024
Contact Details: Jade Isbister - jade.isbister@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health and addiction care? As a DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Professional, you’ll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based, strengths-focused, and recovery-oriented assessment and treatment as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. Beyond clinical care, you'll lead quality improvement initiatives, support clinical supervision, and manage essential administrative responsibilities to enhance service outcomes.
Classification Levels:
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Social Work Level 3
- Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist
This role is ideal for mental health professionals looking to grow within a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. Apply now to become a vital part of our mission to deliver transformative mental health and addiction support.
What You'll be Doing
The DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including leading in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker which provides eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW),).
- Demonstrated experience in providing evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers with Drug & Alcohol and mental health issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer's families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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