**Employment Type**:**Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
**Location**: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
**Position Classification**:**Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
**Remuneration**:Based on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 : $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 1/2 : $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
**Requisition ID**: REQ545719
**Application Close Date**:**27/01/2025
**Interview Date Range**:**29/01/2025 - 05/02/2025
**About the Opportunity**
The OPMH Community Teams are a significant component of the OPMH services in SWSLHD.
Does this sound like the right fit for you?
You will be working in the community with older adults experiencing mental health issues who may be living in their own homes, with family, or in RACF.
You will be providing recovery-oriented, person-centred biopsychosocial care planning and interventions reflected in all aspects of your practice and service delivery.
You will have previous experience working with older adults in a health or community setting, including experience of assessment, care planning and interventions which are appropriate for and effective with older adults experiencing mental ill health. Previous experience in a care coordination role will be of benefit.
Are you a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist:
- That is experienced, patient and empathetic?
- Enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary team?
- Wants to work full time hours across weekdays? No weekend work
**What You'll be Doing**
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers' recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required
**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**
- 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), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
- Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
- 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**
**Salary Packaging**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
**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 Torre