Towards Zero Suicides- Rural Counsellor BurongaAre you a Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker or Psychologist looking to move and specialise more in Outreach? Do you have 2-3 years' experience as a sole clinician working in adult mental health or drug and alcohol setting?
The role is designed to ensure individuals residing in Buronga and surrounding communities have access to timely and effective MHDA assessment, treatment and counselling for the effects of mental illness, significant psychosocial distress and suicidality, inclusive of high risk civil consumers and people released from custody. It is offered in response to ongoing social stressors in these areas including isolation, drought, higher than average unemployment levels, higher than average levels of substance misuse and higher levels of incarceration.
What we offer you Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasingA paid allocated day off (ADO) every monthLearning and Development support with access to further education & trainingA comfortable and affordable country lifestyle set in some of the most beautiful landscapesAbout the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to applyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. Recognised degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy with eligibility for NSW Registration/Professional Association where relevant.Experience working in a multidisciplinary adult mental health and or drug and alcohol setting.Excellent networking skills, with the capacity to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups including people with lived experience of suicide and recovery.Demonstrated experience in the provision of evidence based treatment techniques and assessment procedures to mental health and or drug and alcohol consumers in a community setting.Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal, with intermediate computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite.Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the recovery model and patient centred care.Demonstrated ability to work in a manner that engenders mutual respect in a cross cultural environment.Current licence to drive in NSW.Need more information?For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Zeiser on
Applications Close: Wednesday 15th of January
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At Far West 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.
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