Mental Health Clinician - Safeguards CAMHS - Port Macquarie

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ545438

Applications close: 31st March 2024

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing

The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS 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.

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 through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments The position sits within the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team ('Safeguards Team') and reports to the Safeguards Team Leader. 

The primary purpose of the position will be to plan, coordinate, and implement clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within scope of practice and to provide evidence based, assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress, and their families in accordance with the objectives of the Safeguards service delivery model objectives


About you, do you have?

1. Qualifications eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. or qualifications eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; or qualifications eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of assessment and treatment services in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health setting
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007) and Amendments, Children & Young Persons (Care & Protection Act) 2010 and National Mental Health Standards (2010), and Best Practice guidelines for service delivery in mental health.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.