Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (HM3)- Adolescent Forensic Mental Health, Justice Health Olympic Park - TFT/TPT ( job share option can be considered)

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader (AMHCL) is responsible for the implementation of Federal and State Aboriginal Mental Health and wellbeing frameworks. The AMHCL has both a clinical and strategic role in service development and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure culturally safe and responsive Aboriginal mental health services to young people across the state. 

The AMHCL will have a strong strategic role, consulting on policies, service development and partnerships. The position provides also cultural consultation on treatment options, clinical interventions and management plans to all the JHFMHN Adolescent Mental Health teams, those being, Adolescent Custodial Mental Health, Community Integration Team, Adolescent Court and Community Team, School Link, and the Forensic Hospital Austinmer Adolescent Unit. 

The AMHCL will promote and maintain the values of JH&FMHN by complying with NSW Ministry of Health and JHFMHN policies and relevant legislation. 

This position will work across Adolescent Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services (AMH&DAS) within JHFMHN and will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from 10 to 18 years of age. This position will provide leadership to the Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee program. 
 

Our Location and Service

The Justice Health Olympic Park (JHOP) office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park and Justice Health staff are able to access discounted parking at $5 a day. Public transport is readily available including buses, trains, and ferries. Easy road access is provided via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site and both bicycle storage and shower amenities are available inside.

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Essential Requirements:

• This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Confirmation of Aboriginality is required with appropriate paperwork.
• A tertiary qualification recognised by NSW Health in Nursing, Allied Health or the Djirruwang Program.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver License and valid Working with Children Check.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

·        Salary packaging options.

·        Fitness Passport (if eligible).

·        Genuine career progression and skill-set development.

·        Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.