Senior/Principal Aboriginal Mental Health Worker - ELVER Program Parramatta - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior, Aboriginal Health Worker Principal
Remuneration: Dependant on Classification
Aboriginal Health Worker Senior: $90,593.00 - $93,972.00 per annum
Aboriginal Health Worker Principal: $96,522.00 - $100,539.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ530273
Application Close Date: 17/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/11/2024 – 27/11/2024
Contact Details: Dominique Limbrey – 0438 009 219 | dominique.limbrey@dcj.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
The Elver Program is an innovative multi-disciplinary trauma treatment program funded by Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and delivered in partnership with South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). The program provides a health service to the most complex children and young people living in Out-of-Home-Care in NSW, often in intensive residential placement arrangements. The program provides a mental health service informed by a child’s trauma, developmental and mental health experience.
Our team consists of psychiatry, occupational therapy, speech pathology, clinical nurse consultants, social work, and psychology. We provide specialist multidisciplinary trauma-informed mental health and developmental assessments and interventions and complex case consultations. Our services are provided in the clinic, via home visits as well as using telehealth, so some travel will be required. We target children and young people who live in intensive residential settings but also work with children living in foster and family-based settings. We give priority to children and young people that are unable to access mainstream mental health services, who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are under 12 years.
We are looking for a passionate Aboriginal Mental Health Professional to join and work collaboratively with our dynamic team. You will provide culturally responsive, recovery-orientated and evidence-based assessment and interventions to clients, their families and carers. Your role will work with the Elver team and support the Sherwood Program (a secure therapeutic residential care program) to highlight and promote culturally aware and sensitive practice. As a senior clinician, you will carry a clinical caseload, provide leadership and mentorship, undertake mental health capacity building as well as community liaison. We offer opportunities for professional learning, development and supervision.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What You'll be Doing
The primary role of this position is to provide culturally responsive, recovery oriented, evidence based assessment and interventions to Aboriginal Children and young people in OOHC referred to Elver program from across NSW. This program is a partnership between the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and SWSLHD MHS. This position is also responsible for leading the professional and cultural support and understanding of cultural needs and safety to all professional colleagues and team members ensuring they have received adequate professional development regarding the cultural needs and appropriate strategies to be able to engage with and deliver culturally responsive care. The Elver Principal/Senior Aboriginal Mental Health Worker will play a key role in ensuring the Elver Service has systems in place that support the delivery of culturally responsive care to Aboriginal clients and their families.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- For the Principal AHW: Holds a university degree qualification and a willingness to obtain a post graduate qualification relevant to Mental Health. For the Senior AHW Certificate IV Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Care or other relevant qualifications and /or relevant experience working within Aboriginal Health programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of the range of factors that have influenced the health status of Aboriginal communities with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
- Demonstrated experience playing a leadership role in the development and delivery of culturally responsive health services to Aboriginal communities.
- Ability to undertake health/social needs assessments that demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal culture and social issues in relation to mental health; and make referrals to community service providers.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care coordination or case management services to Aboriginal clients and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to establish systems that maintain the cultural integrity of services and to contribute to ongoing service review and evaluation.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
- Demonstrated experience developing service networks and referral pathways that support access to services.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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