Assertive Outreach Clinician, CAMHS - Sutherland Mental Health Service

Selection Criteria

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award Current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; Registered Nurse with a minimum 5 years full time equivalent post qualification experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.; Snr Psychologist with recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and min 8 years’ experience post full registration.
2. Extensive experience in the provision of child, adolescent and youth mental health services and demonstrated experience in crisis intervention work and assertive case management, including mental health assessment, treatment and management of adolescents with mental health issues with high levels of acuity and risk.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence-based family and individual intervention models to support children, adolescents, young people and their carers to engage in appropriate mental health care in the community.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to develop and refine strategic relationships.
6. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff and the ability to manage change
7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer programs.
8. Unrestricted current NSW drivers licence.

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Applications Close: 19 May 2024