Senior Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 4 or Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2) - Pathways to Community Living Initiative
Position Classification: Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 4, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Requisition ID: REQ563393
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Senior Clinician, Assertive Outreach position has four primary roles. Firstly, this position will provide direct clinical care. This will include community based complex care coordination and supporting discharge planning for long stay mental health consumers, working closely with inpatient units on effective transition plans and providing consultancy as required. Secondly, this position will support workforce skill development in inpatient and community teams enabling staff to better support people with complex mental health presentations and multiple comorbidities, ensuring best practice recovery oriented care. Thirdly, the position will have accountability for ensuring PCLI assessments and reporting are completed, as directed. Finally, this position will facilitate the development of a range of CMO packages and supports which ensure joint care planning, complement clinical care and facilitate community tenure.
Ideal Candidate
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Social Work with full AHPRA registration (O/T) or eligibility for membership to AASW and experience in mental health. For CNC current nursing registration with AHPRA with a minimum of five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience and three (3) years full time equivalent post registration experience in mental health. Approved post graduate qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, time management and computing skills, and 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.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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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For enquiries, please contact Megan Ryan on 0488 789 036 or email at megan.ryan1@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 6 April 2025
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