Clinical Manager, Acute Care Team (ACT) - St George MHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ544366 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 13 July 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.50 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ544366
Applications close date: 12 January 2025
An exciting temporary part-time opportunity exists for an experienced mental health clinician and leader to work in the role of Clinical Manager for the St George Acute Care Team (ACT). Supported by the Community Service Manager, the Clinical Manager will lead the ACT and Police and Ambulance Clinical Emergency Response (PACER) team to provide short-term mental health interventions to people experiencing acute episodes of mental health distress or illness.
The Clinical Manager will provide leadership, guidance, supervision and line management of the multidisciplinary community mental health team. The role requires a high degree of both clinical and professional judgement to navigate critical challenges with minimal direction.
For more information we encourage you to contact Catherine Ryan on Catherine.Ryan2@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 20 January 2025 and 24 January 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Acute Care Team, Community Mental Health, St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing Only).
- Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing Only).
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW or Occupational Therapist with current registration with AHPRA. Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and completion of 12 months at the 9th year of service and thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologists. For Clinical Psychologists, full Registration with the PsyBA, with endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, and a minimum two-year full-time accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology. Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA and meets the requirement for NUM 2 grading under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' State Award.
- Evidence of extensive clinical experience in mental health including the assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness in a community setting.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to manage performance, lead change, and provide high level guidance and advice on service matters.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of, and commitment to the principles and practices of consumer and family participation within a recovery framework
- Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement processes and the application of evidence based practice within mental health.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence and a willingness to travel to meet job requirements.
- Understanding of clinical and professional support requirements for multidisciplinary team members and commitment to supporting team access to same.
Need more information?
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
