Mental Health Clinician - Acute Mental Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $109,397 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ482325
Applications Close: 2 May 2024What you'll be doing

• Is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence- based care that promotes positive health outcomes;
• Will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team;
• Will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the relevant Professional Competency Standards; and
• Align their professional conduct with those of the NSW Health CORE Values.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate 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. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria * Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Psychologist, currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or a qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Mental Health Counsellor (Graduates Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, DJIRRUWANG Program).

• Demonstrated experience working in a Mental Health setting.
• Experience in the establishment, development or enhancement of links and partnerships between the Mental Health service, other government and health services, NGOs and the community sector with demonstrated benefits for consumers.
• Demonstrated ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to working in a recovery focus model of care - facilitating consumer involvement in the development of their own treatment/management plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.
• Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact George Macmillan on George.Macmillan@health.nsw.gov.au