Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (22 April 2024 until 30 June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ497336An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Lead Level 4 in Mental Health to join our Whole Family Team (WFT). This pivotal role involves leading and supervising a team of clinicians providing specialist interventions for families facing challenges related to parental mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and domestic violence. Our mission is to ensure the recovery, safety, and wellbeing of families and their children involved with the child protection system.We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services and supporting the well-being of our community. As a Clinical Lead in the Whole Family Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that families receive the comprehensive care they need to thrive.If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a dedicated team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this position.Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.About You
- You have accredited post-graduate qualifications in clinical psychology and AHPRA endorsed area of practice in clinical psychology (Post Graduate clinical psychology qualifications must be of no less than two years full time duration or part time equivalent and include professional clinical coursework, clinical training and supervised placement experience as core competencies), or, Accredited Social Work Degree with membership or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- You hold a current NSW driver's license. A Working With Childrens Check (WWCC) is also required.
- You have experience providing empathic and effective support to people and families in acute distress and to provide high quality mental health services and safety planning to people with a diverse range of mental health related presentations.
- You have a demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, to make appropriate referrals and to advocate on behalf of clients with external agencies.
- You have experience in the delivery of individual or family therapy.
This role is suitable for the following:
- Occupational Therapist Level 4
- Social Worker Level 4
- Senior Psychologist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
What You’ll be DoingThe Clinical Lead – Mental Health in the Whole Family Team (WFT) is responsible for the leadership and supervision of clinicians providing specialist interventions for families with parental Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol. The team works towards the recovery and ongoing safety and wellbeing of families and their children involved with the child protection system.WFT work with families where Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) has been identified due to the presence of parental mental health and/or drug and alcohol, domestic violence. The Clinical Lead with extensive specialist knowledge and demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning provides a service of complex nature in conjunction with ongoing consultative support and collaborative interventions with staff, management and agency partners. The position will manage a 0.5 FTE equivalent clinical load commensurate with other duties.This position has been created as part of the CCLHD’s response to community disaster and will be based across the mental health outpatient’s clinic and the CCLHD Safe Haven services..The primary responsibility of the position will be to support individuals, families and communities coping with the acute aftermath of traumatic events and community disaster. The role will work closely with external agencies to ensure coordinated community supports are provided to people who are impacted by disaster events.This role will also involve the provision of high quality mental health services and suicide support to a broad group of clients attending the mental health outpatient`s clinic and Safe Havens.The position will supervise, mentor and support the team to provide specialist interventions to ensure families receive comprehensive care in close collaboration with Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) as well as other health services, relevant government and non-government agencies. There is a focus on strengthening parenting capacity so children can safely remain with their family.They work closely with their managers and colleagues within VAN Services, Mental Health and more broadly across the health service to facilitate recovery, integrated and trauma informed care that is holistic and seamless. They actively support their team to be innovative, culturally safe and evidence based to develop and deliver effective and sound interventions that operationalise the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, relevant Service Standards, Guidelines and Policy and Procedures.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.
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 and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard CommitmentCentral Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt 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 ourThe ‘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:Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.Follow us on FacebookInstagramConnect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunitiesNeed more information?1) Click here for the
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Phone : 0414 193 275
Email : Susan.Pinnell@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Thursday, 27 June 2024 at 11.59pm.You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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