Mental Health Clinician - Adult

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 reflects 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.

About the location:

The Armidale region is home to breathtaking waterfalls, stunning gorges, world-heritage national parks, vineyards with a cool-climate charm, and a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Boasting excellent schools and affordable housing, as well as a huge number of clubs, community groups, and cultural activities, Armidale is the perfect place to call home.

About the role:

The Mental Health Clinician role is integral to the Tablelands Mental Health Service, which is comprised of multidisciplinary teams that provide specialist Mental Health services to individuals and their families experiencing moderate to severe Mental Health issues. Our successful candidate will hold a degree qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work and will have experience as a Mental Health Clinician.

You will support clients and their families and carers to ensure clinical interventions and service delivery processes are targeted and enable patients to make informed decisions in relation to their health needs. You will be supported in this role through an orientation program, supervision, mentorship, and excellent professional development opportunities which are highly encouraged within the service.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Requirements:

If you are qualified in any of the following disciplines, we would love to hear from you: 

• Registered Nurse
• Counsellor Level 3 - Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as Mental Health Clinicians.
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Psychologist
• Social Worker Level 3

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 
• Superannuation contributions 11% 
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.  
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About you:

Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and care planning skills
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role

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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Kemp on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

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.

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.