Mental Health Clinician
Empower lives through compassionate, person-centred care - join our team as a Mental Health Clinician and make a meaningful impact every day.
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560435
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd March 2025
About the role:
As a Mental Health Clinician within the service, you will be involved in the care coordination of clients with varying Mental Health issues, ensuring that clients receive quality person-centred care as you work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
You will be supported in this position by the Community Manager and Clinical Coordinator, with clinical supervision available and encouraged. The successful applicant will become part of a wider Hunter New England local Health District Mental Health Service network and will have access to support and education from key district support positions.
Where you'll be working:
New England North West Mental Health Service seeks dedicated and passionate candidates for Mental Health Clinicians based at our Inverell Community Mental Health Team. Travel as part of the role maybe required up to approx. 2.5-hour radius.
The Inverell Community Mental Health team provides acute mental health care across the New England catchment and comprises of a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
About you:
We are looking for someone with an interest in working with people who have a variety of major Mental Health diagnoses, as well as the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
You will also have the ability to assess risk and perform mental state examinations.
Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships will be the key to your success in this position.
Requirements:
As a Mental Health Clinician within the service, you will be involved in the care coordination of clients with varying Mental Health issues, ensuring that clients receive quality person-centred care as you work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
You will be supported in this position by the Community Manager and Clinical Coordinator, with clinical supervision available and encouraged. The successful applicant will become part of a wider Hunter New England local Health District Mental Health Service network and will have access to support and education from key district support positions.
Where you'll be working:
New England North West Mental Health Service seeks dedicated and passionate candidates for Mental Health Clinicians based at our Inverell Community Mental Health Team. Travel as part of the role maybe required up to approx. 2.5-hour radius.
The Inverell Community Mental Health team provides acute mental health care across the New England catchment and comprises of a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
About you:
We are looking for someone with an interest in working with people who have a variety of major Mental Health diagnoses, as well as the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
You will also have the ability to assess risk and perform mental state examinations.
Your exceptional communication skills and passion for building therapeutic relationships will be the key to your success in this position.
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or Social Work which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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Additional information:
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on Gina.Blyton@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
