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Form of workEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until October 2023
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ379222
Closing Date: Sunday 12th March, 2023
Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons Services
Manning Mental Health - Taree
(Temporary Position until October 2023)
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflect the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria. Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by providing documentation before the interview in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here.
In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal applicants then applications from non-Aboriginal applicants will be considered.
About the Job:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide efficient and effective assessment and care coordination services for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families and carers.
This community-based position will require you to provide intervention and consultation to older individuals in the home, community health setting and Residential Aged Care Facilities.
You will take charge and case manage clients within Taree or Forster and surrounding areas ensuring that clients receive quality person centred care whilst working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
The successful candidate will have comprehensive clinical experience and knowledge in relation to mental illness, assessment and care planning including working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007, and contemporary principles and practices in mental health care.
You will also have the ability to assess risk, perform mental state examinations and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships with consumers will be the key to your success in this position.
The hours for the position are 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Where you'll be working:
When you join HNE (Hunter New England) Health you align with a workforce of seventy thousand people providing services to over 920,000 people including 23% of the state's Aboriginal population.
With opportunities to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and achieve professional growth we can cater to opportunities at whatever stage you are in your career.
The Manning Community Mental Health Team provides mental health services to Bulahdelah, Gloucester, Forster and Taree, located on the beautiful Lower Mid North Coast of NSW.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary team is supported by the Clinical Care Coordinator with clinical supervision available and encouraged to support your professional development and career growth.
Benefits:
Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Up to 13 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
Superannuation contributions 10.5%
Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements:
This position is graded as up to an Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3.
Recognised and accredited tertiary qualification and registration (or eligibility for) with the relevant board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership of the relevant association, in one of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, occupational therapy or nursing.Availability for the hours for the position which are 8:30am – 5:00pm
Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Additional Information:
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Roslyn Munro on Roslyn.Munro@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12th March, 2023.
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website: is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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For role related queries or questions contact Roslyn Munro on Roslyn.Munro@health.nsw.gov.au
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