Community Mental Health Professional - Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Macarthur (Pool) - Temp/Perm FT/PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ535484 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time / Part Time, up to 38 hours per week.
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre, Campbelltown
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependent on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour
Social Worker Level 1/2: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour
Registered Nurse: $36.38 – $51.08 per hour
Psychologist: $37.69 - $55.17 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ535484
Application Close Date: 01/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 04/12/2024- 11/12/2024
Contact Details: Alvira Hirst – 0459 898 016 | alvira.hurst@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Team (ICAMHS) at Macarthur. ICAMHS provide services to children and young people with moderate to severe mental illness. The emphasis is upon early intervention and treatment within the community setting. The key focus of this position is to provide high quality consumer focused care coordination (case management) for consumers and their families, in conjunction with clinical interventions in line with your skills and qualifications.
Being a pool clinician is unique! You will be filling a vacancy in the Macarthur ICAMHS team; as other vacancies arise throughout our service you may be required to transfer into another position and share your skills within our service!
Future opportunities may also present at Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Bankstown, Liverpool, Bowral and Wollondilly based mental health services.
The CMH Team are committed to providing a supportive environment where staff are empowered to achieve their full potential.
What You'll be Doing
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
- Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
- Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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