AddressEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week Location: Fairfield Hospital Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3 Remuneration: Occupational Therapist Level 3: $108,595 - $112,114 Per Annum Social Worker Level 3: $108,595 - $112,114 Per Annum Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist: $108,595 - $112,114 Per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ487956 Application Close Date: 26/05/2024 Interview Date Range: 29/05/2024 – 05/06/2024 Contact Details: Joan Purcell – (02) 8778 7*** I ************@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity Are you an experienced, patient, and empathetic individual who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients living with Drug Health and Mental Health illnesses?
The DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including leading in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Where You'll Be Working Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
Qualifications – External
How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and .
- Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker which provides eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW),).
- Demonstrated experience in providing evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers with Drug & Alcohol and Mental Health issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer's families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Apply here by 26 May 2024
