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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $67,442.00 - $97,709.00 pa (plus super)
Hours per week: 38
Location:
Social Worker – Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC)
Bloomfield Hospital – Orange
About the role:
Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC) operates from Bloomfield Hospital, Orange. The Social Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians. The role includes providing consultation liaison services via telehealth, which includes comprehensive assessment and crisis management in order to facilitate best outcomes for rural and remote consumers in NSW.
MHEC provide Mental Health triage and assessment of crisis Emergency Department presentations via audio visual and telephone links.
Our small team is a 24/7 multi-disciplinary service covering 47 emergency departments throughout Western and Far Western NSW. In addition to our ED video consultation and liaison work, MHEC have a 1800 Mental Health Line providing information and support to GP’s and other stakeholders over a diverse range of cultural and geographic settings.
Our rapidly expanding model of virtual Mental Health Care can provide clinicians with skills that can guide their practice throughout their career in Mental Health Practice.
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.
Where you’ll be working:
The Orange Region has something for everyone at every stage in life. The region has become the destination of choice for tree-changers looking to swap busy city lifestyles for an authentic life balance. It’s also very affordable to live here, so there is more to spend on the things you love!
The region boasts easy access to modern city infrastructure (home to 41,000 residents), services and culture, pristine natural environment and an unspoilt natural beauty in the landscape which enjoys four distinct seasons in the year. The calendar of cultural, food and arts events is full, and being a safe and secure place to live, it’s a great place to raise a family as part of a friendly community.
Regular flights to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne leave each week and it’s just over a 3 hour drive to Sydney or Canberra.
About us:
is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.
We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Some of the include:
- Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
- Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
- Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
- Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
- Access to
How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .
Applications will close 21 September 2022 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Alex Schmich on
(02) 6369 2085 or alexander.schmich@health.nsw.gov.au
COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 November 2021 and three doses by 30 September 2022 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role.
Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.
