Senior Mental Health Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ484691
Location: ParramattaWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing- Older Person’s Mental Health Services (OPMH), Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to building a professional workforce that supports consumers with mental illness on their recovery journey.
- The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides expert clinical advice to consumers, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:
- Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for consumers with complex health needs
- Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice
- Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs
- Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.
- This position is funded under the Implementation of Government Mental Health Reforms through funded growth.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential Requirements:Qualification / Registration:

• CNC1 - Minimum 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience and also post registration nursing qualification relevant to the field or such other qualification or experience deemed appropriate; Current registration with AHPRA
• Senior Psychologist - Four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Additionally applicant will have completed a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service as a Psychologist; Current registration with AHPRA
• Occupational Therapist - Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy;Current registration with AHPRA
• Social Worker - Tertiary qualifications in Social Work; Eligible for membership of AASW

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated experience and ability to conduct comprehensive Mental Health assessments, including risk assessments, and to develop and implement care plans and discipline specific therapeutic interventions in collaboration with consumers and carers.

• Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of contemporary Mental Health issues affecting older people, including high level Mental Health interventions and services available to people with severe Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Highly-developed communication, teaching and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively develop relationships with consumers, carers, and key service partners.
• Extensive knowledge of good clinical practice, policies and procedure.
• Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant speciality.
• Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems.
• Current NSW Driver’s License or ability to travel for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sarveswari Dharmakumar on Sarveswari.Dharmakumar@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 19th May 2024