Mental Health Clinician - Whole Family Team

Join our Whole Family Team to provide trauma-informed care, supporting children, adolescents & families through mental health challenges

Remuneration: $109,247 – $133,156 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, Maitland
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2., Clinical Psychologist., Counsellor Level 3., Occupational Therapist Level 3., Social Worker Level 3.
Requisition ID: REQ553913
Applications Close: Monday 17th March 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

An exciting opportunity awaits a clinician eager to develop or enhance their expertise in working with children, adolescents, and their families/carers within the Whole Family Team. As a vital member of this multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with diverse professionals to deliver trauma-informed clinical interventions and therapies. Your focus will be on addressing mental health challenges, child protection concerns, and AOD issues. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families by utilising the extensive resources and support available within the Whole Family Team.

Where you’ll be working:

This position is based in the Hunter Valley region at the High Street campus in Maitland. This is a unique opportunity to support families referred by the Department of Communities and Justice and/or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). You'll play a crucial role in delivering clinical interventions, with much of the work taking place directly in the family home, allowing for a deeper connection and impact. This dynamic role also includes some travel, providing a varied and engaging work environment as you bring vital support to families.

As part of our supportive team, you will be directly line managed by the CAMHS CCI, Special Programs and Partnership Manager. You will also receive guidance from the Whole Family Team Clinical Leader and experienced psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and C&A Psychiatrists. Additionally, you'll benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs, all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.

About You:

• You are a dedicated and compassionate mental health clinician with a strong foundation in working with children, adolescents, and their families.
• You have a deep understanding of trauma and its impact on young people, and you are skilled in delivering interventions that are sensitive to their experiences.
• You are adept at managing and de-escalating crises, providing immediate support to young people and their families during challenging situations.

 
Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

 
Additional Information:
 

• 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. 
• 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, 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.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Walter on Julie.Walter@health.nsw.gov.au