Youth Mental Health Clinician - Sutherland MHS

Selection Criteria: 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Professional qualification in either Social work (eligible for membership of AASW), Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA, Registered Nurse with no restrictions to practice with current registration with AHPRA, or Psychology with current registration with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated experience working with young people with an emerging major mental disorder, including UHR for psychosis.
3. Demonstrated experience working in a community mental health setting.
4. Understanding and demonstrated experience in provision of evidence-based (psychological) interventions for emerging mental disorders, including UHR for psychosis.
5. Highly developed skills in engagement and therapeutic alliance.
6. Experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and treatment planning.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
8. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. 
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website