Family Worker

An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Nurse or Psychologist to join a dynamic Family Worker team working across the mental health service at Hornsby.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualification
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ462399
Salary per hour:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $55.45 - $57.27
Clinical Psychologist: $53.23 - $64.88
Allied Health Professional Level 3: $54.77 - $56.54
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
The position is located at Hornsby Hospital and works across community and inpatient services.
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.
Supporting clinicians to work with families and carers and providing specialist family interventions. The position also has a role in developing resources for families and carers, working in partnership with community organisations and providing education and training for staff in working with families.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical field - Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology. Clinical Psychologists must have minimum postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA. For Social Work, experience as a Level 2 clinician and eligibility for membership of AASW. Occupational Therapist must have current AHPRA registration and experience as a Level 2 clinician. Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 must have AHPRA registration as a registered nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated extensive relevant clinical experience including specialist knowledge of, and skill in using different models and techniques to work effectively with families and carers, in particular those experiencing crisis and complex issues associated with mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and training programs to clinicians and /or families and carers in a workshop style format.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills; ability to network, develop and manage partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angela Hunter on Angela.Hunter@health.nsw.gov.au or 0421 582 674.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 5 February 2024