Mental Health Clinician
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health clinician looking for an exciting opportunity to work alongside a great team of nurses and allied health professionals within the Hornsby Acute Care Team?
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualification
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ485175
Salary:
Allied Health Professional Level 1/2: $35.78 - $51.04
Psychologist: $37.40 - $55.17
Registered Nurse: $35.33 - $49.60
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Service
What you'll be doing
MHDA Declaration
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol (MHDA) services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.
Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. The role will involve managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience. Demonstrated experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
- Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act.
- Extensive case management/care co-ordination skills.
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For role related queries or questions contact Yasmin Hudson-Hoyle on yasmin.hudsonhoyle@health.nsw.gov.au or 0499 286 090.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 8 May 2024
