Mental Health Clinician

Selection criteria to be addressed:

1. Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or for Social Workers eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
2. Demonstrated experience in mental health assessments, providing care to people with mental health issues together with demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act and related legislation.
3. Demonstrated reasoning skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as the ability to work effectively with service partners to support consumers’ recovery.
4. An understanding of recovery orientated care with demonstrated ability to meaningfully collaborate with consumers and their family and carers regarding mental health service provision.
5. Able to participate as a member of the team in quality improvement strategies, development of policies and procedures and clinical research.
6. Excellent level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills.
7. Computer competency including demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems used in Health settings.
8. Current unrestricted class C NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

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