Mental Health Professional - Taree Continuing Care Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part time arrangements may be considered)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $120,680 + 12.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623245
Applications Close: Thursday the 11th of December
Are you passionate about supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Manning Mental Health Service is seeking a motivated and compassionate Mental Health Professional to join our Continuing Care Team in Taree.
About the Service
Manning Mental Health Service includes Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care Teams. As an acute outpatient mental health service, we provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up for adults and their families across the Lower Mid North Coast community.
We support consumers transitioning from hospital into the community, offering medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, coordination of psychiatry reviews, and collaboration with community supports.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary, recovery-focused team and be directly supported by senior clinicians, the Service Manager, and the broader Manning Mental Health network.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Professional, you will provide high-quality, consumer-centred assessment, treatment and care coordination for people experiencing mental health concerns. You will work collaboratively with families/carers, GPs, CMOs and other key stakeholders to ensure effective, holistic, trauma-informed care.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver discipline-specific interventions and comprehensive care coordination for referred consumers and their families/carers.
Provide high-quality assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation in line with best practice and relevant legislation.
Deliver consumer-centred and family-inclusive care that aligns with the National Mental Health Standards.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with MH-OAT and NSW Health policies.
Provide education, health promotion and mental health awareness to consumers, families, students and colleagues.
Advocate for the needs of people with mental health concerns and their families/carers.
Participate in regular clinical supervision, professional development, training and relevant forums.
Support quality improvement activities, service development, research and practice innovation.
Promote NSW Health values, teamwork, cultural respect and safe clinical practice.
Comply with Work Health & Safety procedures, identifying and managing risks within your scope of responsibility.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge and experience in contemporary mental health practice, including intake intervention, shared care models and consumer/carer-focused approaches.
Understanding and application of trauma-informed care principles.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build collaborative therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
Ability to provide consultation to GPs, CMOs and other service partners.
Job share and part-time arrangements will be considered.
Why Join Us?
At Hunter New England Health, you’ll join a values-led organisation where your expertise directly contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare. We offer:
Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
Opportunities to develop professionally and collaborate with diverse teams
A commitment to continuous improvement, cultural respect, and sustainable healthcare
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au
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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.
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England 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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