Senior Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 3) - Acute Care Service Eastern Sector, Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ539656
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
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provide specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Camperdown.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician (Allied Health Level 3) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:
- To provide effective short-term mental health intervention, assessment and crisis service to people experiencing an acute mental health concern in the community. This involves proactive mental health assessment and engagement in community settings.
- To work in partnership with other agencies to provide psychosocial interventions aiming for maximal symptomatic and functional recovery and prevention of relapse.
- Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
- Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
The Acute Care Service operates a 7-day service from 08:00hrs until 22:00hrs. Therefore, the position will be a rotating one on a 7 day rotating roster.
For more information, please view the Position Description
- 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.
- 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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact on Mark Leelawittayanon via email at Mark.Leelawittayanon@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 30 December 2024
