Aboriginal MH and SEWB Transitioning of Care Coordinator - Identified

• You are passionate about achieving success within the YAMHS/CHART model of care to improve mental health for our mob that incorporates holistic healing and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• You will provide cultural knowledge and advice to our non-Aboriginal colleagues and stakeholders about the importance of incorporating holistic healing, social and emotional wellbeing care.
• You will be dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment within the team and model self-care.
• You have the strength and passion to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers’ engagement with Mental Health service by listening and learning from our communities lived experience.

How you'll be supported:
You will be supported by a number of Deadly teams and managed by an Aboriginal service manager and supported by thirty-four Aboriginal YAMHS team members. YAMHS works alongside mental health executives to CTG in mental health outcomes, with a specific MH & SEWB committee chaired by the GM and YAMHS service manager. As an Aboriginal staff member have opportunities to attend Aboriginal mental health and networking forums and continue to network and work closely with our key stakeholder allies and Aboriginal communities. YAMHS also offer Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Cultural clinical supervision framework to ensure your success in this position. Gayaa Dhuwi 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. We know as Aboriginal people we need to work in a cultural responsiveness workplace which holds culture as central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. The supervision framework allows ongoing reflective practice and life-long learning, it enables growth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to become leaders, it is relationship focused and is person and community centred. It appreciates diversity between groups, families and communities and requires access to knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, peoples and cultures. YAMHS value belonging, connection, respect, connectedness and the ability to embrace and to celebrate our Deadly culture which is an important factor when you come to work every day, you want to be happy and feel safe and supported.

Requirements:

• Completed degree/qualifications in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang program), Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology with membership of (or eligibility for) the relevant professional association and/or current registration (or eligibility for) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in the relevant profession. Applicant seeking appointment as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 must also hold relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.