Community Mental Health Professional (Aboriginal Identified) – Whole of Family/Out of Home Care – Perm FT
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ548039 Requisition #
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- Jan 16, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2 , Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 , Psychologist
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2 : $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 1/2 : $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Psychologist : $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
Registered Nurse : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ548039
Application Close Date: 02/02/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/02/2025 – 12/02/2025
Contact Details: Natalie Medel – 02 4633 0950 | natalie.medel@health.nsw.gov.au
Ann Baker - 0459 871 540 | ann.baker@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴 In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
The Out of Home Care/Whole Family Team is a district wide, Tier 4 specialist service, that provides therapeutic interventions for children and young people in out of home care, and, families where a Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) has been made for one of the children and where there is a mental health and/or drug health issue in one or both of the parents. Specialist, tertiary level assessment and evidence based, family and individual, trauma informed therapeutic interventions are provided by the multidisciplinary team, as well as high level consultation to DCJ and other external agencies involved where there are significant child protection matters for a family. This is an exciting role that is district wide but based in Ingleburn, which provides outreach/inreach and clinic based appointments, that is targeted at innovative and dedicated clinicians who will be working with vulnerable children in the out of home care and families where there is a risk of family breakdown due to significant child protection matters on a background of complex mental health/trauma/drug and alcohol issues. There is professional development and clinical supervision provided and an expectation that the appropriate applicant will possess knowledge in attachment theory and an ability to provide high quality mental health interventions. The clinician will have opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement. The team is multi-disciplinary and works Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm.
What We can Offer You:
- An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognise
- Further education and development to support your growth as a clinician through our Foundations of Community Mental Health program
- Access to an additional day off (ADO) for full time employees, as well as other benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing and Fitness Passport
- Opportunity to progress, develop and gain experience in senior clinical and team leader positions
What You'll be Doing
The primary role of this position is to provide culturally appropriate, recovery orientated evidence based assessment and interventions to clients of the mental health service who identify as Aboriginal and their families.
Working within the multi-disciplinary team process, the position will also undertake mental health promotion and community liaison tasks in support of the development of culturally appropriate mental health services within SWSLHD.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Relevant Qualifications as per the selection Criteria:
Nursing (Registered Nurse): Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
Occupational Therapy (Level 1/2): Current Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
Social Work (Level 1/2): A Bachelor degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Psychology (Registered Psychologist): Current Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist. - Demonstrated experience delivering culturally appropriate, evidence based, recovery orientated mental health interventions in Aboriginal communities.
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice consumers’ families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement the quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice and professional development.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
