School Link Coordinator (HM2) - SWSLHD Mental Health - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142.00 – $125,241.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ483183
Application Close Date: 05/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 08/05/2024 – 15/05/2024
Contact Details: Giles Barton – 0434 660 728 | Giles.Barton@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you looking for a role in Mental Health working with educators to recognise and refer students with mental health symptoms for early assessment and treatment?
What You'll be Doing
The School-Link (Mental Health) Coordinator maintains and develops a network of contact, consultation and collaboration between the District Mental Health services (MHS) primarily between the LHD’s specialist TIER 3, infant Child & Adolescent MHS (iCAMHS) and the Department of Education’s primary and secondary schools located within the LHD. This extends to Independent and Catholic schools and linking services between the districts MHS and TAFEs, Headspace, secondary Community health services, the primary health network and Non-Government Agencies. The School link coordinator uses this network and communication to facilitate increased awareness of mental health issues that children and young people often present with in educational settings. The promotion of MH awareness to DOE staff facilitates early intervention through timely recognition of mental health symptoms in students and referral to the appropriate MHS. In addition the School Link coordinator makes available education, training and or frontline consultations to schools referring or supporting students with mental health or psycho-social concerns, or students transitioning back to school after acute episodes of care. The school link coordinator advises on strategies for the promotion and implementation of mental health promotion, prevention and wellbeing programs across the district and is a part of a statewide initiative between the Ministry of Health and the Department of Education to improve mental health outcomes and suicide prevention for children and young people in NSW.
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.
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.
- Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following, Health Education, Allied Health, Nursing, and/or Clinical experience in working with Children & Young people in Health or Educational settings
- Demonstrated understanding of Mental Health issues concerning children and young people.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current NSW initiatives, programs, policies in education and health directed to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people along with the National Mental Health Policy.
- Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills, for purposes of networking, consultation and problem solving, evidence of providing reports, along with professional development through supervision, workshops, training and education and or other presentations.
- Excellent time management organisation skills along with experience and knowledge of project management, establishing networks and or collaboration with multiple agencies or services, participation in or lead for quality improvement activities.
- Advanced knowledge of child protection responsibilities, including knowledge of the NSW Violence Abuse & Neglect re-design project and the principles of Trauma Informed Care.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver Health promotion or related activities on mental health and wellbeing in a manner that is culturally safe, non-discriminatory and trauma informed.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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.
