Senior Mental Health Clinician - Safeguards Acute Child & Adolescent Mental Health Response Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4, Welfare Off Level 4
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133.156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Mudgee, Parkes and Forbes NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Mental Health Clinician - Safeguards Acute Child & Adolescent Mental Health Response Team
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Senior Safeguards Multi-Disciplinary Mental Health Clinician for the Safeguards Team will provide expert clinical care to treatment children & adolescents (0-17yo) in acute mental health distress and provide information and support to their families/carers. This position will provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate mental health assessments and needs driven psychological intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Location is negotiable between Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Mudgee, Parkes and Forbes
The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings (EDs/Wards), through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments. The team is committed to establish and maintain a positive health and a safety of culture including the provision of supervision and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and consumer outcomes
The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions across the district. The Safeguards team provides specialist mental health services across the district with the team not being located in 1 specific hub.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jolene Kallus, Social Worker/Team Leader (Safeguards) on 0487 318 748 or at Jolene.Kallus@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
