Hunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $109,397 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2, Counsellor Lvl 1/2 (Djirruwang Program), Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Location: Moree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525285
Applications Close: Sunday, 17th November 2024
This position is graded as an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Candidates who have completed a degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 1/2.
About the service:
Moree Community Mental Health Service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison and review for adults and their family and carers referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder.
Moree is a progressive and dynamic town situated at the heart of NSW's northern wheatbelt and recognised nationally as Australia's Artesian Spa Capital. Ideally nestled on the New South Wales and Queensland border, Moree is a town rich in culture, heritage, agriculture and natural assets with each component intertwining to define the characteristics of both the town and the community.
About the position:
As a Mental Health Professional within the service, you will provide efficient and effective assessment and care coordination services for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families and carers.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary team is supported by the Clinical Coordinator with clinical supervision available and encouraged to support your professional development and career growth. Support and encouragement to extend your skills via education and professional development is highly valued within the team.
About you:
The successful candidate will be passionate about the local community, enjoy working in collaboration with key stakeholders and will possess the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
You will also be person-centred, recovery-oriented and attentive to consumers' biopsychosocial needs. Your high level communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in partnership with consumers, carers, general practitioners and other services and supports will be essential to your success in this position.
Requirements: Must hold a qualification: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes. What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Superannuation contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Gallagher on ******
Information for Applicants:
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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