Community Mental Health Clinician Adult Service - Queanbeyan
The Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Community Mental Health Clinician to join their adult service in Queanbeyan. This is a permanent full-time position with the possibility of part-time consideration.
What We Offer
* Salary Packaging: up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
* Corporate Health and Fitness program
* 11.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
* Annual Leave Loading
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide recovery-focused clinical services, including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for people with mental illness, distress, and/or risk issues.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist OR Tertiary qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor, or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant professional association.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice, including conducting mental health assessments, and the provision of evidence-based interventions for people who are experiencing mental illness.
* Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
* Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to the care of mental health consumers.
* Demonstrated high-level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families, and carers and other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level of proficiency in computer literacy.
* Current unrestricted drivers' license and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Rural Incentives Scheme
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000.
Lifestyle Benefits
Queanbeyan offers an enviable lifestyle with affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. Canberra is just a 5-minute drive away, offering fabulous restaurants and attractions. The beach and ski fields are just 2 hours away, providing endless opportunities for outdoor activities.