Mental Health Clinician (FT/PT), Getting on Track In Time Program (Got It!)-SESLHD Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist,
Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $67,357.32 – $109,397 per annum, plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ433140

Come Work With Us!

Come and be part of a innovative multi-disciplinary team in the The Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT!) program working with young people and their families.

GOT iT is a school based early intervention program delivered by Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) clinicians.

Where you’ll be working
St George and Sutherland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

What you’ll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. 
 
The Getting on Track In Time (Got It!) program is a school based early intervention program delivered by Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) clinicians. The program is directed toward children from Kindergarten to Year 2 who display emerging challenging and disruptive behaviours and their parents and carers. The aim of the program is to build resilience, prevent mental illness and behavioural disorders in later life and improve educational outcomes.  
 
The clinician will liaise and work closely with educational staff and will be expected to provide practical support, education, and direction to classroom teachers involved in GOT IT! Development of consultation practices such as community education, and community development are key features of this position. To assist in developing recommendations for the sustainability of the program across the SESLHD the program is aligned to the NSW School– Link Initiative.  
 
GOT IT is a multi-level whole school approach within a CAMHS service that supports:  

1. CAMHS – Increased capacity for CAMHS to provide early intervention 2. School staff- increased capacity for school staff to support and respond to children with challenging behavior
2. Parents – Multi Level evidence based parenting program of indicated children
3. Children – Universal screening, targeted assessment and group treatment for indicated children in the school setting
4. Families– Education and community Referral Pathways for children and families

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: [email protected]

Selection Criteria: 

1. Either a Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work and eligible for Membership of AASW, or Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology with full AHPRA Registration, OR Occupational Therapy with full AHPRA Registration, OR Current Authority to practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
2. Clinical skills and Experience in the Assessment and Treatment of Children and their Families presenting with complex mental health needs, using evidence – based approach.
3. Experience and skill in developing, implementing and evaluating programs including Clinical Groups. Demonstrated ability to work with a family systems based interventions.
4. Commitment to and skill in working collaboratively and systematically with many key stakeholders.
5. Understanding of relevant legislations that pertain to working with children.
6. High level written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and computer literacy skills.
8. Current NSW Drivers Licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Freya Annetts on [email protected]

Applications Close: 8 October 2023