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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $64.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ463959
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Our Purpose is to enhance the health and well being of our community. We aim for our health services to be accessible, high quality and integrated. We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Mental Health Clinician to join our CAMHS South Team located at the Gosford Gateway Centre.
What you'll be doing
- The position sits within CAMHS and provides assertive outreach and intensive case management, specifically aimed at engaging young people aged 12 to 24 years experiencing first episode psychosis and moderate to severe Mental Health problems/disorders.
- To provide professional clinical services to children/young people aged 12 to 24 experiencing first episode psychosis and their families/carers.
- To provide evidence based individual therapy with a recovery focus based on the principals of early psychosis.
- To ensure families and carers have input into assessments, care plans and reviews where appropriate.
- To liaise with relevant agencies and actively participate in case conferences and team meetings concerning the care of young people and support families/carers.
- To consult with team members and staff from other agencies regarding the care and management of clients.
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- 17.5% Annual leave Loading where applicable
- 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.
- Must have a current Working with Children's Check or happy to obtain.
- Must have a current Driving licence to be flexible and able to work in multiple sites across the Central Coast District.
- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or Social Work with AASW membership or Counselling or Community Welfare, with three years post graduate experience in Mental Health; OR Master's Degree Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA OR Tertiary Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Inc. Div. 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant post grad qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their post grad study.
- Postgraduate experience working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service or Mental Health Service
You will be part of our CAMHS South Team at the Gosford Gateway Centre.
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.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central 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 build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo on:
E:Catherine.Merillo@health.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 02 4304 7828
Applications Close: Sunday 11th February 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.
