Mental Health Clinician - Intake
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ563842 Requisition #
Work somewhere your voice is heard, your skills are valued, and your impact is felt.
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Location: Negotiable - Taree, Forster, Gloucester (other sites may be considered)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563842
Applications Close: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Working here means being part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary community team dedicated to providing high-quality care. Based in one of our Community Health Centres in Taree, Forster, or Gloucester, you'll be supported by a clinical coordinator, clinical nurse specialist, and team manager to help you thrive in your role. The Intake Team operates on a five-day roster, and flexible arrangements—including remote work from another HNE site—may be considered to support work-life balance and professional growth.
About the role:
The Intake team at Manning Mental Health NSW offers a collaborative, well-supported approach to assessing and connecting consumers with the right services, with staff able to work in a hybrid model that supports flexibility in delivering care. This enables the team to respond effectively to a range of needs, whether in-person or remotely, and ensure consumers receive timely and appropriate support. Unlike the Continuing Care role, which focuses on ongoing support, the Intake team plays a critical part in initiating care and ensuring smooth transitions into service or community-based support.
In this role, you will develop or enhance skills in assessing consumers' needs, establishing rapport, and gathering essential information for treatment planning. You will build upon active listening, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care to create a supportive, safe environment for consumers. Through intake, you will refine assessment and intervention techniques to ensure effective, personalised care.
Staff are provided with in-depth orientation for Mental Health. They will receive ongoing education through in-services and presentations. Staff are also encouraged to complete professional development courses as arranged through the service.
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or Social Work which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@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.
