Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Where you'll be working:
The successful candidate will be based primarily at Taree Community Mental Health, with the incumbent working across a 7-day rotating roster with shifts between either 0830-1700hrs or 1330-2200hrs to provide acute mental health assessments and interventions within the Emergency Department, hospital wards, community settings or at the local Community Health Centre. Upon completion of the initial Mental Health Assessment, the successful candidate will then provide a case management and intervention service to support our consumers achieve health and lifestyle goals and support their family and carers throughout this journey.
The Manning Community Mental Health Team provides mental health services to Bulahdelah, Gloucester, Forster and Taree, located on the Lower Mid North Coast.
About the role:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide efficient and effective assessment and care coordination services for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families and carers. This community-based position will require you to provide intervention and consultation to adult clients between 18 and 65 years of age. You will take charge and case manage clients within the Manning Valley that clients receive quality person-centred care whilst working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
This position is graded as up to an Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3.
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary team is supported by the Clinical Care Coordinator with clinical supervision available and encouraged to support your professional development and career growth.
About you:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience within a mental health setting and the ability to take charge and case manage clients within the Manning valley and surrounding areas. You will also have the ability to assess risk and perform mental state examinations. Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships will be the key to your success in this position.
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. 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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 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?
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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: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.
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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