Wiyiliin ta Senior Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Identified
Hunter New England Mental Health Services respectfully acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the custodians of the land in which our mental health facilities are located. We pay our respects to our Elders who are the knowledge holders of our culture and who keep our traditions, rituals, song lines alive. We respect the continuing connection to sky, land, rivers, seas and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to social, emotional, physical, spiritual mental health and wellbeing. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our district, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We ask all those that walk, work and live on traditional Aboriginal lands to be respectful of culture and traditions.
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Location: Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua Country
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ542648
Applications Close: Sunday, 5th January 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Where you'll be working:
Wiyillin ta, as part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and Yimamulinbinkaan Aboriginal MHS and SEWBWorkforce (YAMHS), are seeking a senior clinician who is passionate about improving the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, adolescents and families. This position will work across Awabakal and Wonnarua lands and involves working closely with a dedicated team of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals. You will be supported and collaborate with staff from Wiyillin Ta, CAMHS & YAMHS and will include close collaboration with local Aboriginal medical services and Aboriginal community controlled sectors to ensure a holistic, culturally sensitive approach to care and an ability to provide a wraparound support response.
About the role:
You will be part of a Deadly team, that is a specialised Aboriginal mental health service committed to helping the local community access mental health services and work with the children/young people and their parents/carers/family and their communities. And provide high quality culturally appropriate mental health assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation services for children/ young people and their families using best practice principles associated with collaborative partnerships with consumers, families, the multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
You will be supported culturally and professionally by a large Aboriginal mental health workforce who connect daily in clinical and wellbeing huddles as well as monthly networking meetings. You will be supported by the CAMHS clinical governance framework and connect regularly to routine clinical multidisciplinary team reviews as well as access to child and adolescent training development. You will also be supported by the Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Cultural clinical supervision framework to ensure your success in this position. This is one of our strategies in HNE mental health service to achieve sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the public health sector. As an employee you will be able to take 4 hrs a month to reconnect back to culture and maintain your spiritual wellbeing and be paid for it.
About you:
You will have the ability to work in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Leadership Team and YAMHS Leadership team to ensure the provision of culturally safe clinical care that is inclusive and responsive to Aboriginal Community’s needs. You will be passionate about improving mental health and sustaining the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children/young people and their parents/carers/family and their communities. Additionally, you will enjoy working in a community setting to provide culturally appropriate support, advocacy and consultation for our people accessing the services of Hunter New England Mental Health. You will be dedicated to create a culturally safe and supportive environment within the team and model self-care. You will be expected to be able to provide cultural knowledge and advice to our non-Aboriginal colleagues and stakeholders about local cultural protocols and the importance of incorporating holistic mental health and social emotional wellbeing care. You will have the strength and passion to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers’ engagement with Mental Health service by listening and learning from our children/young people and their parents/carers/family and their communities lived experience.
Requirements:
- Must hold as a minimum appropriate tertiary qualification in: Psychology, Occupational Therapy and general registration through the Australian Health practitioner Regulation Agency ((AHPRA), or qualification in Social Work or Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.
- Extensive experience or demonstrated ability to work with acute mental distress in child and youth community mental health settings.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
Hunter New England Local Health District 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Bron Rose or Bron.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au or Fionna Murphy on Fionna.Murphy@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
