Mental Health Clinician
An exciting opportunity exists for a clinician with a strong interest in and commitment to Mental Health to join the very experienced Acute Community Mental Health Team at RNS Community Health Centre.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532422
Salary (per week):
Health Professional (Level 1/2): $1,359.64 - $1,939.70
Psychologist: $1,432.43 - $2,096.59
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.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Lower North Shore Acute Mental health at Royal North Shore Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
This full-time permanent position is within a team that works from a blended model, providing a mixture of triage. assessment, acute intervention and care-co-ordination. The role has a focus on consumers in crisis, requiring early intervention and also on providing short to long-term care –coordination.
The team works within the recovery framework with a range of clinical interventions, such as DBT and CBT, aimed at promoting the individual's well-being, aiding them in their recovery from illness and enhancing their capacity to participate in community life.
The successful applicant will enjoy working autonomously and with a dedicated, dynamic and busy team, learning new skills and honing their expertise whilst providing a quality service to consumers within the local area.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Current NSW Driver's licence and proficient in working with data systems and computer skills, in particular knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Software.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Hiscox on Tracey.Hiscox@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. 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: 25 November 2024
