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SalaryThis position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Negotiable (across , , , )
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2: $109,945.46 to $113,556.22 per annum
Psychologist: $74,742 - $109,397 per annum
Clinical Psychologist: $105,553 to $128,653 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $115,175 to $124,803 per annum
Occupational Therapist Level 3: $108,595 to $112,114 per annum
Social Worker Level 3: $108,595 to $112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ469273
Applications Close: 25 February 2024
Interview Information: Interviews to be held within 10 days of closing date
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – .
What we offer
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
- Annual Leave Loading
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city, enviable lifestyles and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. Canberra or Sydney is just a short drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of a big city. Connect easily and quickly with the world through the Canberra International Airport, or Sydney domestic and International Airport with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away.
What you'll be doing
The Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) is part of the Towards Zero Suicides Initiative that aims to reduce deaths by suicide and suicide attempts. The senior clinician will provide specialist clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering assertive outreach using a recovery oriented and trauma informed care model to reach those who are less likely to access an emergency department.
Selection Criteria * Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurse and relevant post registration qualification in the related speciality with at least 3 years full time equivalent Mental Health experience, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, OR Tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers. For Clinical Psychologist must hold a post graduate degree in Clinical psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate or PHD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the comprehensive assessment and management of complex Mental Health consumers in the community, including assessment and advanced skills in clinical risk mitigation.
- Demonstrated understanding of innovative evidence based practice including in the management of suicidality, experience implementing evidence based practices into service planning and evaluation of service changes, with experience in implementing and evaluating novel services and working with the lived experience workforce.
- Demonstrated experience working across inpatient and community sites, and experience in ensuring integrated care and effective partnerships with GPs and non-governmental organisations.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultancy, and a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, time management and self-sufficiency in computing including ability to work with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see
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For role related queries or questions contact Kira Van Klink on Kira.VanKlink@health.nsw.gov.au
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At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support them. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
