Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ435312
CCLHD are seeking a Family Recovery Worker to bring their clinical expertise to providing excellent patient care to families of the Central Coast.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
The Family Recovery Worker provides mental health prevention; parenting and Family Focused Recovery interventions across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
The successful candidate will provides clinical consultation and liaison to services regarding issues for children in families affected by mental illness alongside building the capacity of services to provide appropriate family focused responses and interventions for families
The Family Recover Worker provides evidence-based interventions and programs to parents with a mental illness, with a focus on early intervention and family and carer support.
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.
- 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.
This role is suitable for the following:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
- Social Worker Level 3
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Senior Psychologist
- Welfare Off Level 3
- Counsellor Level 3
Education and Experience
- You will bring qualifications in a mental health-related discipline.
- You will possess AHPRA registration if qualified as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist and you must possess with three years post registration experience in mental health.
- As a Social Worker you must be eligible for membership of AASW or possess a bachelor’s degree in Counselling or Community Welfare with three years post graduate experience in mental health.
About You
- You possess demonstrated experience working with children and families or carers, and familiarity with contemporary mental health service delivery models, including crisis intervention and family intervention.
- You have demonstrated experience in psychological interventions in community mental health including knowledge of psychopharmacological treatments, side effects and family interventions.
- You have experience taking a lead role in quality improvement including documenting the process, report writing and evaluation of activities/initiatives.
Where you’ll be working
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.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
Stepping Up Website
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
To hear from our team what it’s like to work with us, you can read their stories on our Instagram account http://instagram.com/centralcoasthealth and Facebook.
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 Catherine Merillo:
Phone: 02 4304 7828
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday 15 October 2023 at 11:59 PM
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.