Position Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Mental Health Clinician
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours per week: 19 hours
Position Grade: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist Level 1-9, Registered Nurse Level 1-8
Salary: Social Worker $67,442.00 – $97,709.00, Occupational Therapist $67,442.00 – $97,709.00, Psychologist $71,240.00 – $105,895.00, Registered Nurse $67,735.32 – $94,568.44 pro-rata base per annum
Enterprise Agreement:
The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2009
Department Name: Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team
Position Summary:
The community mental health rehabilitation team provides a voluntary, Trauma Informed, Recovery Orientated service. This Multidisciplinary team provides mental health, medical and psychosocial support based on individuals’ needs by specialised, goal focused support for people to move forward with their life and their recovery, and in particular with their vocational goals.
The team also provides a late onset of psychosis service (LOPS) providing support for people who are over 25 and experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This service involves providing comprehensive assessment, medical treatment, counselling and education for consumers and their families.
About St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph’s Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God’s love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent’s is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
Application Instructions:
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Sisters of Charity and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Current registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
3. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s License
4. Ability to work collaboratively with consumers within a recovery framework
5. Demonstrated Extensive experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient or community mental health service
6. Experience in mental health clinical and vocational rehabilitation with knowledge of best practice mental health rehabilitation principles; current models of practice; and ability to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and vocational individual and group rehabilitation programs.
7. Experience working in collaboration with non-government organisations and community groups
8. Experience and commitment to working with clients experiencing complex needs, including homelessness, drug and alcohol use and forensic issues
Applications close on 17 October 2022
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