Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (end date 25th June 2024)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ424080
Are you seeking a rewarding role as a Care Coordinator/Health Clinician, supporting the older individuals of the Central Coast? Central Coast Local Health District have a great opportunity for you to bring your expertise to the forefront with new positions available within the Older Persons Mental Health Team in Wyong.
- Develop your skills working in an environment which is recovery-oriented and attentive to the patients biopsychosocial needs
- Demonstrate your expertise working in partnership with consumers, carers, general practitioners and other services and supports in support of our older community
- Play a part in supporting patients early discharge and assist with their discharge plans facilitating their healthy return to community
This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy. 17.5% leave loading where applicable.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing and Social Club.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
About You
- You have experience working with consumers and carers over the age of 65 years and a have a demonstrated understanding of the issues for older people experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues
- You hold a Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Social Work (where degree provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work) or a Degree in Occupational Therapy (plus general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia) or Nursing with Division 1 Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA a Degree in Psychology with Registration with the Psychology Board APHRA
- You hold a current valid Australian Drivers Licence with a willingness to travel within Central Coast geographical locations
- You understand recovery models in mental health and are driven by ethos of implementing these models within clinical practice.
Education Requirements
- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or Social Work with AASW membership or Counselling or Community Welfare, with three years post graduate experience in mental health.
- OR Master’s Degree Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
- OR Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Inc. Div. 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant post grad qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their post grad study.
This role is suitable for the following grades:
- Social Worker Level 3
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1
Where you’ll be working
The position sits within the Older Person’s Mental Health Team which follows a recovery model of care as per The National Framework for Recovery for Mental Health Services.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
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For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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For role related queries or questions contact Deborah Bell, Team Leader
Phone: 4320 2952
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday 20th August 2023 at 11.59pm.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.