Mental Health First Episode Psychosis Clinician–Acute Care Team

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
2. Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline – Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers. Current NSW Driver’s licence.
3. Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment ad crisis intervention experience. Demonstrated experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
4. Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act.
5. Extensive case management/care co-ordination skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
7. An understanding of consumer needs who present with a first episode psychosis.
8. Proficient in working with data systems and computer skills, in particular knowledge of Microsoft Office Work software.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Schelling on Kathleen.Schelling1@health.nsw.gov.au or 0436 674 525

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health.  Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. 

Applications Close: 22 August 2023