An exciting opportunity exists for a senior health professional to join the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) Stage 2 program as Team Leader.
Employment Type : Permanent Full TimePosition Classification : Dependent on QualificationsHours Per Week : 38Requisition ID : REQ521019
Salary (per week): Clinical Psychologist: $2,022.92 - $2,465.63
Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2): $2,476.80
Allied Health Professionals (Level 5): $2,419.38 - $2,478.20
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Macquarie Hospital - Pathways to Community Living Initiative Stage 2What you'll be doing The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) is a coordinated state-wide approach to supporting people with enduring and serious mental illness who have been in hospital for more than twelve months to, wherever possible, re-establish their lives in the community. The initiative was established as part of the Government's commitment to strengthen mental health care in NSW by developing effective community-based residential care and support options for people experiencing long stays in mental health inpatient units. The Team Leader is a senior health professional who, through leadership, facilitates evidence informed clinical practice and evaluation for the identified consumer cohort which is, safe, innovative, strategic, and sustainable. The Team Leader will provide leadership, management and accountability for staff within the portfolio and will ensure clinical practice is consistent and in accordance with evidenced based practice. The incumbent will liaise closely with the inpatient teams, the PCLI Staff Specialist and multidisciplinary team and the PCLI Program Manager to ensure seamless integration and coordination of day to day services and provide appropriate advice and support as required. The Team Leader will work Monday to Friday and carry a clinical caseload.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Registered Nurse, or eligibility for membership with the AASW as a Social Worker; Clinical Psychologist must hold Masters in Clinical psychology or equivalent; Allied Health must have demonstrated experience as a Level 2 clinician and substantial experience in Mental Health. Significant level of clinical expertise relevant to adults experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions with multiple complex co-occurring issues and knowledge and understanding of mental health recovery, person-centred care and contemporary models of care. Demonstrated experience effectively leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to develop teams and partnerships and create a culture of collaboration, capacity building and quality. Demonstrated ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability undertake service and cohort analysis to write quality briefs and reports. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kristine Grainger on or 0470 428 463
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in? the?NSW Health OASV Policy?(Page 11) .?You will be required to complete the? OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form? and? TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. Applications Close: 3 October 2024Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing 14 October 2024
