Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
REQ544446 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time (Jobshare Option)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, PsychologistRemuneration: $85,330.00 - $116,038.00 p.a.
dependent on your grade classification plus superannuation, as per the NSW Health Service (State) AwardsHours Per Week: Up to 38Requisition ID: REQ544446 Applications Close: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.Position Title: Mental Health Clinician, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards (Multi Disc Allied Health) – Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle, Mid North Coast and North Coast - PFT/PPT (Jobshare Option Available) We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network.
Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs and broaden your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
There is an exciting opportunity to join our Safeguards Team in Adolescent Forensic Mental Health: a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT) that will provide mental health and discipline-specific assessment, intervention and care coordination to young people and their families in the community with complex mental health needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system.
As part of our expansion, we are implementing a hub and spoke model to support young people in identified regional areas across the state including North Coast, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga and Newcastle.
In these spoke sites, local Justice Health NSW clinicians will collaborate with a broader MDT based at the metropolitan hub site to provide comprehensive support.
The Mental Health Clinician, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards role provides community outreach support for young people and families, with the possibility of afterhours and/or weekend work as part of a broader team Safeguards roster.
It is a dynamic role that requires adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration skills to effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Please Note: Your location is negotiable as there is flexibility to work within the Dubbo, Lismore, and Wagga Wagga regions. Occupational Therapist: bachelor's or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and hold general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Social Worker: bachelor's or postgraduate degree in social work and hold professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Psychologist: Minimum of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Highly desirable is approval or eligibility for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor.Note: To be appointed as a Level 3 Health Professional, evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 3 practitioner.Valid unrestricted Driver Licence for use in NSW and Australia.May be required to work extended hours during the week and on the weekend.
May be required to travel to regional NSW sites to provide in-reach.Salary and Benefits Your annual salary in line with your grade classification plus superannuation is just the beginning.
You will also have access to a number of benefits:
Additional allowances and salary packaging options.Fitness Passport (if eligible).Genuine career progression and skill-set development.Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal-opportunity employer.
We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
Note: This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position.
Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent.
Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. READY TO APPLY? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:
Describe a situation where you effectively utilised negotiation and influencing skills to secure resources from multi-disciplinary teams for the benefit of patient outcomes.
Please outline the strategies you employed, and how you ensured successful collaboration, and identify the key factors that contributed to your success.Please share a specific example that highlights your proficiency in delivering high quality mental health care to vulnerable populations.
How did you tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of these individuals, and what outcomes did you achieve as a result?Please provide an example of a time when you had to navigate challenging ethical or legal considerations in your clinical practice.
How did you approach and resolve these challenges?For role related queries or questions contact Trisha Lloyd on .Applications Close: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. My ProfileCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities.
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