Clinical Lead - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

What you will bring to the role 

1. a) Occupational Therapist- Degree in Occupational Therapy with current Registration with AHPRA; or b) Social Worker - Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the AASW; or c) Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA with either relevant post-registration qualifications in Mental Health Leadership or working towards attainment or demonstrated experience as deemed relevant by the organisation; or d) Senior Psychologist- Registered Psychologist with current APHRA registration and have completed a minimum of one-year full time equivalent at the 9th year of service for a psychologist; or e) Senior Clinical Psychologist- Post graduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology and registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist and Current Senior Clinical Psychologist or eligible for Senior Clinical Psychology grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 5th year of service and thereafter rate)
2. Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of a clinical team or service. This includes the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, to work independently, and to exercise independent judgement on issues requiring advanced clinical reasoning.
3. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and experience in assessment and intervention with children and young people experiencing mental health problems, including family-focused approaches and acute care.
4. Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and well-developed understanding of the interface between services.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the legal and policy framework which governs mental health and child protection within NSW.
6. Evidence of an advanced level of verbal/ written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills, and ability to apply these to both clinical and management related tasks.
7. Demonstrated leadership in clinical service planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing innovative projects including quality improvement projects, and translating evidence into practise.
8. Current NSW drivers’ licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) and willingness to use same for work purposes.
   
   

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Alana Giffin on Alana.Longford@health.nsw.gov.au