AddressAbout Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
About the role
The Senior Community Mental Health Clinician provides high quality evidence based clinical services, including complex Mental Health assessments and case management as part of a multidisciplinary team to people living with moderate to severe mental illness and to their family and the people who care for them. Working independently and autonomously to provide expert clinical care within a community setting and as a clinical lead provide support to the multidisciplinary team across the Richmond Mental Health catchment through the application of the principles of best practice, the provision of education, clinical leadership and supervision.
If you have:
- Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers. To be appointed as a Level 3 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 3 practitioner OR Registered with AHPRA and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Demonstrated clinical experience in working with people living with mental illness and their families/key support people in community Mental Health with demonstrated ability to provide case management and navigate complex clinical and psychosocial situations
- Applied understanding of the principles of person centred care, trauma informed care and recovery in the context of people living with mental illness
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Growth – access to professional and personal development.
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Andrew Thomas on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17 March 2024
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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