Senior Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 3) - Youth Mental Health
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) and Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week) up to June 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 3
Location: Camperdown Youth Mental Health Services and Headspace Ashfield
Requisition ID: REQ533536
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
This role will be based across Camperdown Youth Mental Health Service and Headspace Ashfield.
- To provide effective care during the critical early phase of illness. This involves proactive engagement and initiation of clinical therapies.
- To reduce the duration of untreated psychosis, limit the impact of a first episode of psychosis, foster hope that recovery is possible, and maximize the quality of life of consumers, carers, and their families.
- To work in partnership with other agencies to provide psychosocial interventions aiming for maximal symptomatic and functional recovery and prevention of relapse.
This will include:
- Assessment at Headspace; consultation of more complex youth mental health presentations.
- Outreach with Headspace (e.g. home visits).
- Collaborative care co-ordination and targeted interventions for young people identified at Headspace (Camperdown) as being “at risk” of developing a psychotic disorder.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist (including AHPRA registration) or as a Social Worker, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services for young people.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact James Conley via email at James.Conley@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 24 November 2024
