Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Macarthur Mental Health CentrePosition Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: Based on ClassificationClinical Psychologist: $105,553.00 - $128,653.00 per annumOccupational Therapist Level 3: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 per annumSenior Psychologist: $115,175.00 - $124,803.00 per annumSocial Worker Level 3: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 per annumClinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 per annum Requisition ID: REQ525168Application Close Date: 27/10/2024Interview Date Range: 30/10/2024 – 06/11/2024Contact Details: Deborah Lockeridge – 0472 840 515 | ****** About the opportunity The Youth Mental Health Initiative is an exciting new initiative to improve early access to care for 12–25 Year old presenting to headspace services with severe and complex mental health needs and facilitate transition between services when needed. The successful incumbents will be attached to the specialist mental health team, with time co-located within the headspace centre. The staff will carry a case load as well as collaborating with headspace and the LHD to enhance youth mental health pathways and services. This will be achieved by collaborating with partner agencies, developing referral pathways and ensuring timely transition of care between the partner services. Our teams offer a collaborative and supportive team environment with ongoing opportunities for training and development. What We can Offer You: • An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognised • Further education and development to support your growth as a clinician through our Foundations of Community Mental Health program • Access to an additional day off (ADO) for full time employees, as well as other benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing and Fitness Passport What You'll be DoingAs an Integrated Youth Mental Health Senior Clinician to support the service delivery of integrated youth mental health services in collaboration with headspace. The preferred person will demonstrate confidence with managing high risk complex presentations in young people, provide leadership, mentorship and supervision, to ensure the delivery of strengths based and recovery orientated mental health care and treatment within the Youth/ Early Intervention multi-disciplinary team. Able to work from a trauma informed culturally safe lens. Carry a clinical caseload providing intensive therapeutic interventions, collocate and collaborate with headspace, and to create streamlined referral pathways between headspace and the LHD (to and from). Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips. How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines: Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the AHPRA Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership for AASW. Psychologist registered with AHPRA with a minimum of 9 years experience working as a Psychologist. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Registered Nurse/Midwife appointed to a position classified as such with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organization. Demonstrated experience providing advanced evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment, treatment of the mental health service. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer's families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007. Demonstrated skills in clinical leadership and clinical supervision within a multi-disciplinary treatment setting. Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process. Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn.