Senior Mental Health Professional (Drug Health Focus) - Out of Home Care/Whole Family Team - Temp FT/PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ545700 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 3 Days), up to 38 hours per week up until October 2025
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Classification
Social Worker Level 3: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 3: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $60.12 - $65.14 per hour
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $57.11 - $58.98 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ545700
Application Close Date: 27/01/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 – 05/02/2025
Contact Details: Natalie Medel – 02 4833 0950 | Natalie.Medel@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Out of Home Care/Whole Family Team is a district wide, Tier 4 specialist Mental Health service, that provides therapeutic interventions for children and young people in out of home care, and, families where a Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) has been made for one of the children and where there is a mental health and/or drug health issue in one or both of the parents. Specialist, tertiary level assessment and evidence based, family and individual, trauma informed interventions are provided by the multidisciplinary team, as well as high level consultation to DCJ and other relevant key stakeholders where there are significant child protection matters for a family.
This is an exciting role that is district wide and based in Ingleburn, which provides outreach/inreach and clinic based appointments, that is targeted at innovative and dedicated senior clinicians who will be working with vulnerable children in out of home care and families where there is a risk of family breakdown due to significant child protection matters on a background of complex mental health/trauma/drug and alcohol issues. There are many opportunities for professional development and group clinical supervision and an expectation that the appropriate applicant will possess knowledge in attachment theory and an ability to provide high quality dual diagnosis interventions for consumers across the lifespan who have drug health and mental health issues. The clinician will have opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement projects and should possess the skills to provide support, training and supervision to less experienced clinicians/students.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application!.
What You'll be Doing
As a senior clinician provide leadership, mentorship and supervision, to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. Carry a clinical caseload, appropriate to the needs of the service.
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.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
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.
- Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Additional requirements apply for classifications Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 and Senior Psychologist: A Senior Psychologist must obtain a minimum of 9 years experience working as a Psychologist. Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Demonstrated experience providing advanced evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer’s families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and clinical supervision, within a multi-disciplinary treatment setting.
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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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
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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.
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.
