Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4, Welfare Off Level 4Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133.156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Mudgee, Parkes and Forbes NSW – Find out moreHours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm Senior Mental Health Clinician - Safeguards Acute Child & Adolescent Mental Health Response TeamMental Health Drug & Alcohol About the roleThe Senior Safeguards Multi-Disciplinary Mental Health Clinician for the Safeguards Team will provide expert clinical care to treatment children & adolescents (0-17yo) in acute mental health distress and provide information and support to their families/carers.
This position will provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate mental health assessments and needs driven psychological intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Location is negotiable between Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Mudgee, Parkes and Forbes The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings (EDs/Wards), through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments.
The team is committed to establish and maintain a positive health and a safety of culture including the provision of supervision and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and consumer outcomes The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress.
The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions across the district.
The Safeguards team provides specialist mental health services across the district with the team not being located in 1 specific hub.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position DescriptionA career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
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To apply for this role: · Click 'Apply' · Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login · Upload your current resume · Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jolene Kallus, Social Worker/Team Leader (Safeguards) on 0487 318 748 or at ****** for more information.Additional information for applicants: · All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards · For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD