Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until 05/07/2024)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ440730
Applications Close: 12/11/2023

This position is dependent on Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 ($1,359.63 – $1,939.70 per week)
• Social Worker Level 1/2 ($1,359.63 – $1,939.70 per week)
• Psychologist ($1,432.42 – $2,096.58 per week)

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

 

What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

 

·         Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)

·         Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

·         Novated Leasing

·         Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

·         Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

·         Fitness Passport

What you will be doing:
This position, as part of a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of a range of services to children, families and primary schools involved  with the Got It! (Getting on Track in Time) program. Got It! is a school based mental health early intervention service for children in Kindergarten to Year 2 who display disruptive behaviours and emerging conduct disorders. The service aims to increase the social and emotional skills of children, families and schools to prevent mental illness later in life, improve educational outcomes and enhance family cohesion. Services provided include the delivery of social and emotional learning groups for children and parenting programs for their parents/carers. The clinician will liaise and work closely with educational staff to provide practical support, education, and direction to classroom teachers. Got it! will provide opportunities for partnering with local services including multicultural services, Family and Community Services, Community Health agencies, Child and Youth Mental Health Services and family support services. Got It! Is aligned to the NSW School Link initiative. The program is informed by the CAMHS and Schools Early Action (CASEA) program first piloted in Victoria in 2004. Apply today!

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

About us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

NMBLHD: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.
 
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce.  In the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Mental Health Service, we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and deliver excellent care to all consumers, their families and carers, no matter their background or needs. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

 

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.

 

 

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Selection criteria to be addressed:

1. Recognised tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social work, Occupational therapy, with current registration with AHPRA (psychology/occupational therapy) or eligibility for membership of AASW.
2. Experience providing assessment and intervention to children and their families presenting with mental health needs using evidence based approaches.
3. Experience and skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating group programs.
4. High level of interpersonal skills and commitment to working closely with other members of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Commitment to and skill in working collaboratively and systemically with a range of key stakeholders.
6. Out of hours availability to run groups during school term weekdays is required.
7. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Carolyn Durrant on [email protected]