Community Mental Health Clinician, Adult Service - Cooma - Incentives Offered
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time; Part Time (0.6FTE) will be considered.
Location:
Cooma.
Position Classification:
Dependent Upon Qualifications.
Hours Per Week:
38.
Requisition ID:
REQ******.
Applications Close:
9 November ****.
Interview Details:
Scheduled within 10 days of closing.
Rural Incentive:
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $10,000.
Remuneration
Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
Psychologist: $77,358 - $113,226 per annum
Registered Nurse: $74,****** - $104,****** per annum
Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
About the Service
Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People's Lives. At Southern, our Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges right where they live.
Support for Applicants
Applicants may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS).
Working within SNSWLHD.
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
Salary packaging options.
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations.
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle.
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What You'll Be Doing
The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for people referred to the service with a 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 *****).
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 proficiency in computer literacy.
Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain; ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires; this may involve driving long distances.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment respecting the rights of children and young people, aligning with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. Staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively protecting them from harm and abuse.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Contact for confidential support.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Further details at .
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