Senior Mental Health Clinician (Social Work and Occupational Therapy Level 3) - Holistic Early Intervention Team
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5% superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ565749
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
- 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
- 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.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the comprehensive assessment and management of young people with mental health problems.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people with complex needs including an understanding of current treatment approaches for people with emerging mental health problems, co-morbidity, and substance use problems.
Please note the successful candidate will need to hold a Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
- 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
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 Renae Van Der Pol via email at Renae.VanDerPol@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 9 April 2025
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