The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a statewide program that supports people with a severe mental illness to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to. Services delivered under HASI encompass a wide range of activities that build independence in daily life. Supports can include recovery planning, support to live independently, assistance to manage a tenancy, assistance to manage health and emotional wellbeing, as well as support to get involved in your local community.
As a Hasi Plus Mental health clinician you will work closely with Northern Sydney Local Health district to plan and implement care and rehabilitation for people.
Based at North Ryde, and working across different locations including Chatswood, Eastwood and Narraweena this is an opportunity to make a real difference and positive impact to people’s lives.
The position is a Max- Term part-time role working two days per week until June 2023, two between Monday to Friday.
We are looking for someone with Passion, Respect and Integrity who has demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating proactive, person-directed interventions to enhance individuals understanding of their mental health, promote their self-determination, choices and resilience, and develop opportunities for community integration.
This position is part of the clinical team within New Horizons and reports to the Clinical Lead.
The day-to-day duties:
- Work in collaboration with customers and their support networks, encouraging participation and feedback
- Undertake clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions, employing evidence-based, recovery focused, and person-centered care, based on individual needs analysis
- Ensure clinical services adhere to relevant organizational and external standards, NDIS quality and Safeguarding Framework, NSW Mental Health Act, professional registration standards and other relevant legislation
- Provide Clinical advice, training and clinical assistance to New Horizons employees and associated agencies on clinical issues and initiatives to assist in meeting the needs of customers
- Actively participate in service development, case review meetings, quality assurance activities and WH&S initiatives
- Maintain customer records and statistical information within New Horizons to agreed standards
Must haves:
- Possess rehabilitation skills and tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist with current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner regulations Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated engagement, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with the capability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Demonstrated experience in leading the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical supports
- COVID Vaccination in line with NSW Health Orders
- Current Australian Drivers license
You could benefit from:
- Generous Salary packaging of up to $15900+ in tax free pay (for permanent and max term positions)
- Clinical supervision
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Access to flexible work arrangements
To Apply:
Please submit a 2 page document to explain how your skills, ability and experience meets the requirements of this advert.
Applications close when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don’t wait.
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.