Level 4 Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician – Program Therapy Team – NSW Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) Identified
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Awabakal Country
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 4
Remuneration: $105,553 - $128,653 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527676
Applications Close: 6th November 2024
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
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2024 Hunter New England Local Health District will be opening baiyangbaiyaang Awabakal translation for “Butterfly the one who flutters” a statewide, comprehensive eating disorder treatment service comprising of a residential eating disorders centre (REDC) located in Charlestown and an Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) located in Newcastle.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity, to work with a team, in a new and innovative service, to facilitate a culturally sensitive, positive therapeutic milieu using traditional healing practices and methodologies. This will suit someone with experience working with people with an eating disorder and/or other complex mental health disorder who is connected to culture and willing to share their expertise. This role will work with the Level 5 Aboriginal Mental Health clinician role to ensure that all aspects of service development and programs are culturally sensitive.
As a member of the program therapy team at baiyangbaiyaang, the level 4 Aboriginal Mental Health clinician will provide a traditional healing perspective and input in the design, delivery and evaluation of culturally tailored interventions for people with an eating disorder.
This is an exciting opportunity, to work with a team, in a new and innovative service, to facilitate a culturally sensitive, positive therapeutic milieu using traditional healing practices and methodologies. This will suit someone with experience working with people with an eating disorder and/or other complex mental health disorder who is connected to culture and willing to share their expertise.
The advertised REDC position will be operational 7 days each week with flexible rostering including occasional weekend/evening work on a rotating roster.
The Support
The successful candidate will attend daily intake & cultural safety huddles with the YAMHS team which is operationally managed by an Aboriginal service manager and be provided with clinical and cultural support to meet social, emotional, Cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing needs. There will also be access to regular clinical supervision, ongoing education and professional development relevant to the role.
Where you'll be working
This 12 bed, brand new, purpose- built facility will provide an innovative model of care for people 16 years and over, with an eating disorder in a homelike environment. A skilled multidisciplinary team will provide an intensive program of individual and group interventions, using a rehabilitation framework. Interventions will focus on specialist treatment for eating disorders together with addressing psychosocial disruption and overall quality of life.
About EDDP: This service offers a group therapy program 4 days per week and is designed as an adjunct to ongoing care. Clients benefit from meal support at breakfast, morning tea and lunch as well as education and skills-based groups supporting clients to tackle challenges and build a life worth living.
Baiyangbaiyaang, a statewide service, will be required to operate in conjunction with existing specialised tertiary services, with a broad range of stakeholders, both in public and private sectors. Operationally it will sit within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
About You
You will be:
- Experienced and competent in the treatment of eating disorders with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
- As a team member, able to display warmth and compassion for others.
- Passionate about improving services for people with an eating disorder.
- Confident in delivering culturally sensitive healing alongside specialist patient centred and family inclusive clinical advice and care and able to establish this within the treatment setting
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered (minimum 4 days per week)
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on Rachel.McGloin@health.nsw.gov.au
For culturally safe questions, please contact Bron Rose on Bron.Rose@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on Rachel.McGloin@health.nsw.gov.au
For culturally safe questions, please contact Bron Rose on Bron.Rose@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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