Telephone Access Clinician - Mental Health

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Support equitable access to vital mental health services.Join a collaborative and values-driven healthcare team.Make a meaningful impact on mental health recovery journeys.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2Remuneration: Dependent on QualificationsHours Per Week: 38Location: WestmeadWhere you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive health services to the community, focusing on quality care and innovation.
Join a team committed to:Offering primary, secondary, and tertiary care across Western Sydney.Supporting recovery for mental health consumers with severe conditions.Promoting values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.Delivering "better health services" through innovation and dedication.Serving diverse LGAs, including Auburn, Blacktown, and Parramatta.What you'll be doingJoin Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services in a role dedicated to supporting individuals with severe mental health conditions.
Key responsibilities include:Managing the NSW Mental Health Telephone Access Line for Western Sydney.Conducting triage assessments and coordinating referrals to mental health services.Providing advice and information to consumers, carers, and care providers.Collaborating with agencies to ensure equitable access to mental health care.Upholding person-centred care while promoting safety and quality improvement.How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential requirementsQualification: Tertiary qualifications as Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social WorkerRegistration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist; Eligible for membership of AASW for Social WorkersSelection CriteriaDemonstrated highly developed skills in mental health assessment and care provision.Ability to work with minimal supervision in managing complex presentations.Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.Demonstrated highly developed communications skills encompassing analysis, problem solving and negotiation.Experience and expertise in working with people with severe mental health difficulties.High level customer service skills with the ability to engage, develop and sustain working relationships quickly and effectively.Computer competence and literacy including the use of healthcare electronic medical record systems.Ability to participate in a 7 day roster.Requisition ID: REQ516087Applications Close: 5th January 2025Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.
The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.Need more information?Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact Mark Palmer onPeople with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
For more information, please visit Stepping Up.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing.
There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital.
This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
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