Vulnerable Persons Clinician - Illawarra Community Mental Health

This role will work to develop processes and provide intervention for consumer population with experience of Homelessness, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

$37.69 - $64.88 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week | Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3  | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ531795 | Applications close: 19 November 2024

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Senior Clinician will have a specific focus on mental health consumers with complex care needs and will work in close collaboration with the Department of Communities and Justice, NGO's and General Practitioners. In this role you will provide leadership, mentorship and supervision, to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with external partners for consumers of the mental health service. The successful applicant has the opportunity to support the local population of the Illawarra Shoalhaven local area in a senior clinical role which works in collaboration with various community mental health teams and is well supported by stream specialists including acute care, continuing care and clinical directors.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·     Relevant Qualifications and/or Current AHPRA Registration

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist / Registered Nurse/Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist or a qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 must have relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification

·     Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·     NSW Drivers Licence

·     Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.