Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader - Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30 Jun 2025)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3 / 4, Snr Psychologist, Snr Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 / 4, Welfare Officer 3 / 4
Remuneration: $74,742.00 - $142,133.00 pa (+ superannuation + are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Requisition ID: REQ451685
Location: Bathurst, NSW –
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 18 Jan 2024 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader - Community Mental Health
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Bathurst & Regions
About the role
The Aboriginal MHDA Clinical Leader will provide Clinical Leadership and co-ordination of Aboriginal Mental Health Trainees undertaking the BSc Health Science (Mental Health) Charles Sturt 'Djirruwang' Program as well as provide increased support for the clinical Aboriginal workforce and broader MHDA workforce across the Bathurst and Region Hub.
The Clinical Leader will have a role in developing and providing cultural capability and education to the broader MHDA workforce which will be aimed at enhancing the cultural safety of the service.
The Clinical Leader will be responsible for enhancing the capacity of the Mental Health workforce to improve the Mental Health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people accessing services across Bathurst and Region.
The Bathurst Adult Community Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary team of professionals from social work, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and medical backgrounds. We work closely with family, community organisations, health services and consumers to provide acute Mental Health care and clinical management to our local population.
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bill Koffmann, Team Leader – Community Mental Health on (02) 6330 5881 or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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