GOT-IT Mental Health Clinician

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Mental Health Clinician
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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REQ536267 Requisition #


Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time until June 2025

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Counsellor Level 3 (Djirruwang Program), Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Location: Wallsend Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ536267
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st December 2024


About us:
Getting On Track In Time (GOT IT) is a school based mental health early intervention service for children in years Kindergarten – Year 2 who display emerging difficulties with social skills, emotional regulation and behavioural problems. The program works collaboratively with children, parents, carers and school staff. The key aims of the GOT IT program are to prevent mental illness and behavioural disorders in later life and improve educational outcomes.

About the role:
These positions are based at Wallsend Health Campus as part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the delivery of a range of clinical services to children and families involved in the Got It program. This will include the facilitation of behavioural/developmental/emotion regulation/social skills group for children and the delivery of parenting program to their parents/carers. The clinician will liaise with and work closely with educational staff, particularly teachers and student support staff.

The role of a Mental Health Professional in this setting includes:
  • Undertake comprehensive assessment of identified children, as per the program model, and administer and interpret clinical outcome measurement tools. This may include providing relevant discipline specific assessments where required.
  • Provide evidence-based group interventions designed to develop social skills and emotional regulation skills in children and their parent/carers.
  • Work collaboratively with families, schools and other community agencies where indicated to provide the best possible outcome for consumer. This includes providing referrals for children requiring interventions beyond the scope of the Got It Program and facilitating initial access to other agencies and resources as required.
  • Support and enhance school-based understanding and identification of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in order to reduce impact and prevalence. This includes development and delivery of teacher education, and consultation and liaison with student support staff.


As part of our supportive team, you'll receive guidance from experience mental health clinicians within the GOT IT team. These positions currently report directly to the CAMHS Service manager. 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.

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.


What we can offer you:
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 
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 


Additional information:

  • An eligibility list will be created for future 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.



Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.



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For role related queries or questions contact Fionna Murphy on Fionna.Murphy@health.nsw.gov.au 


Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
 
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.


Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD 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. 

 

HNE 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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