It's a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme! Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1-2, Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, PsychologistRemuneration: Dependant on QualificationsHours Per Week: 38Location: Armidale Community Health ServiceRequisition ID: REQ528117Applications Close: 31st October 2024
About your new job: Join the Tablelands Acute Care Team and play a pivotal role in providing initial assessments and intensive follow-up interventions within a trauma-informed and recovery-focused framework. This role involves active engagement and communication with key stakeholders, including GPs, families, NDIS, and other private practitioners and services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mental health clinician eager to gain experience on an Acute Mental Health Team in a rural setting. You will be part of a small, multidisciplinary team and benefit from working alongside senior clinicians in a supportive learning environment. The Tablelands Acute Care Team is conveniently co-located with the Armidale Community Mental and general health services at the Armidale Community Health Centre, less than 1 km from the CBD. The position offers a 7-day rotating shift roster with no night shifts, ensuring a balanced work schedule.
About you: We are seeking a clinician with strong skills in assessment and treatment planning, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our ideal candidate will have or be in the process of developing a comprehensive range of clinical skills, demonstrating proficiency in managing time and prioritising tasks efficiently. Your ability to engage with clients and stakeholders, combined with your commitment to a trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach, will be crucial in this role. If you are a motivated and adaptable professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a rural mental health setting, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements: Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Liz Kemp on
Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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