Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDA)Western NSW Local Health District – Bathurst NSWEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Dietitian Level 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $128,653.00 pa (+ superannuation)Location: Orange, NSW – Hours Per Week: 38Applications Close: 10 November 2024 – 11:59pmAbout the roleThe Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician has an important role in the care, welfare, and assistance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people primarily. The clinician will work within the adult acute services team to ensure that consumers and their families receive a respectful, culturally responsive, and appropriate service.The clinician will provide clinical support and interventions to the consumer and the family, assisting with accessing other services relevant to their needs.The clinician will assist in the planning and implementation of any admission, treatment, case management, referral, discharge, and follow-up for Aboriginal people utilizing mental health services.This is a non-clinical role in the clinical environment, and the clinician will also undertake cultural education and development for all staff and students.You will be based at Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDA) – Bloomfield Campus adult acute services.Amaroo is a 20 bed acute unit for short to medium-term treatment and recovery for people experiencing mental health illnesses, working within a framework of human-centered care that includes recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and recognizing individual rights and responsibilities.Adult Acute is a 16-bed unit for treatment and recovery for people with a mental illness, also adhering to human-centered care principles.Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) is an 8 bed unit providing multidisciplinary assessment for adults requiring involuntary short-term inpatient treatment during an acute phase of mental illness or disorder.A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact, and shape the future of rural health.To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit our website.Role-related enquiries:This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply.This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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