Eating Disorder Coordinator
Position Classification: CNC Gde 2, SW Lvl 4, OT Lvl 4, Dietitian Level 4, Snr Psych or Clinical Psych
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ541120
This position is dependent on Qualifications:
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $63.91 - $65.21 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Social Work Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Dietitian Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $60.12 - $65.14 per hour
Clinical Psychologist: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
The Eating Disorders Coordinator will leads and coordinates eating disorders treatment models and pathways of care for NBMLHD. Is responsible for implementation of the NSW Eating Disorders Service Plan in NBMLHD in collaboration with service managers, senior clinicians and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
The key components of this role are Service Development: to drive local development and changes to eating disorder services across inpatient and community settings, Workforce Development: to coordinate training and supervision of local staff in the treatment of people with eating disorders and Clinical Consultation and care provision: to provide care and/or consultation to consumers experiencing an eating disorder.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) – Full Time Staff
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Professional qualifications in Clinical Psychology with current registration with AHPRA and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist; Social Worker eligible for AASW, Current Senior Psychologist or eligible for Senior Psychologist grading with general registration with AHPRA, Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA; Dietitian with bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides for full membership of Dietitians Australia; Registered Nurse/Midwife Division One with AHPRA with a minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health nursing and post graduate qualification in Mental Health or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate
- Demonstrated ability to apply evidence based knowledge about eating disorders and their treatment in providing clinical services and consultation for adult, children or adolescent populations.
- Demonstrated experience in consultancy multidisciplinary teamwork, and the ability to engage stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
- Capacity for planning, implementing, evaluating, reporting and providing advice in clinical service delivery and redesign, involving key stakeholders when needed, including driving innovation and leadership of quality improvement projects.
- Demonstrated ability in providing clinical consultation and supervision to other health professionals.
- Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, leadership, work independently and think strategically, while maintaining a high level of organisation to manage a complex workload.
- Excellent demonstrated communication, interpersonal, documentation and negotiation skills.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on Graham.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au
