Senior Speech Pathologist Mental Health

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
2. Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in Speech Pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as Level 2 Speech Pathologist or equivalent.
3. Experience in assessment and management of adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties within the mental health setting.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision and work within a multidisciplinary team. Proven ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
5. Evidence of high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to liaise and communicate across all levels with internal and external health professionals and stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
7. Demonstrated experience in providing consultation and education/clinical teaching to colleagues and external parties through advanced clinical knowledge of Speech Pathology in Mental Health.
8. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence with the ability to travel across the Northern Sydney Local Health District.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kristine Grainger on Kristine.Grainger@health.nsw.gov.au or 0410 504 616

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health.  Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. 

Applications Close: 12 February 2023