CCLHD - Older Persons Mental Health Care Coordinator Level 3 Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 1 December 2024)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ493359
T his is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions. Central Coast Local Health District is looking for a caring and compassionate Health Clinician Level 3 for their Older Peoples Care Coordinator at Wyong.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Level 3 clinician or a highly experienced Level 2 clinician specialising in Older Persons/Mental Health or Aged Care.
Take advantage of this temporary full time opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team of health professionals.
About You Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or Social Work with AASW membership or Counselling or Community Welfare, with three years post graduate experience in mental health; OR Master's Degree Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA OR Tertiary Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Inc. Div. 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant post grad qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their post grad study. You have a demonstrated knowledge of working within a care co-ordination model for Older Person's with complex needs. You have a demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the mental health needs of older persons and their families. You can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. This role is suitable for the following Grades:
Social Worker Level 3 Occupational Therapist Level 3 Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 Whereyou'll be working The position sits within the Older Person's Mental Health Team which follows a recovery model of care as per The National Framework for Recovery for Mental Health Services.
The OPMH team provides care co-ordination services to persons over the age of 65 years who have a moderate to severe mental illness, living within the community setting including residential aged care facilities.
The primary role of the OPMH Care Coordinator (Level 3) is to work as part of a team that provides care co-ordination, case management, family/carer interventions, recovery focused interventions. This position requires the position holder to utilise advanced reasoning and clinical skills to support patients with complex needs. The position provides specific mental health assessments, clinical treatments, and referral in accordance with relevant mental health guidelines and best practice standards.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What we Offer Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax. Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. Social Club. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Child Safe Standard Commitment Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The 'Stepping Up' online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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Applications Close: Sunday, 7 July 2024 at 11.59pm.
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