An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic occupational therapist, social worker, registered nurse or psychologist to join the dynamic and dedicated Assertive Outreach Team – Royal North Shore Community Mental Health Centre.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician (Level 1/2)
Remuneration: $33.97 – $53.41 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ345785
Salary:
Allied Health Professional (Level 1/2): $34.01 – $49.28
Registered Nurse: $33.97 – $47.69
Psychologist: $35.93 – $53.41
Where you’ll be working
Royal North Shore Community Mental Health Centre – St Leonards.
What you’ll be doing
MHDA Declaration
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.
The mental health clinician will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for adults experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the mental health clinician will provide assessment and evidence based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Working closely in collaboration with carers and families, and liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrate these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership with AASW.
- Demonstrated ability of putting people who experience mental health issues first and at the centre of practice and service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to support personal recovery and deliver recovery focused, evidence based interventions
- Demonstrated ability to uphold the human rights of people experiencing mental health issues and challenging stigma and discrimination; advocating to address the poor and unequal living circumstances that adversely impact on recovery
- A High level of written and verbal communication skills promoting a culture and language of hope and optimism
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Barfoot on [email protected] or 9462 9100
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Applications Close: 12 October 2022