Community Transitions Clinician - (CNS2/OT3/SW3/Counsellor Lvl 3/Psychologist) - PFT
NSW Health Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia
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Community Transitions Clinician - (CNS2/OT3/SW3/Counsellor Lvl 3/Psychologist) - PFT
NSW Health Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 3
Remuneration: dependent on classification plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ570091
Applications close: Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
Position Title: Community Transitions Clinician - (CNS2/OT3/SW3/Counsellor Lvl3 /Psychologist) – Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT
Are you a senior mental health clinician with a passion for complex care navigation?
Do you want to grow your skills in forensic risk assessments and transition planning for people in contact with the justice system?
Do you want to work in a hybrid, flexible role across clinical, community and custodial settings?
If you want to be part of a Community Forensic Mental Health Service that's reimagining how care is delivered, this could be the role you've been searching for.
About The Role
The Community Transitions Team (CTT) supports people who experience severe mental illness to access the necessary care and support required to ensure a successful transition from custody to the community. The Community Transitions Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team that works in partnership with Custodial Mental Health, primary health networks, Community Mental Health Services and NDIS providers to deliver wrap around care for people with complex needs. By understanding patients' clinical, psychosocial and behavioural vulnerabilities, and social and emotional wellbeing needs, the Community Transitions Clinician will utilise general case management and discipline specific skills to link patients to relevant services in the community and support their initial reintegration to community care.
As the Community Transitions Clinician you will carry an active case load of up to ten patients across custody and the community. You will work with referring custodial health and receiving community mental health treating teams to assess and link people leaving custody to clinical, cultural and psychosocial supports with a focused time limited intervention for up 16 weeks. This exciting role is also focused on reducing the over representation of First Nations people in custody and works alongside a number of identified aboriginal positions who provide cultural and lived experience expertise within CTT.
The Community Transitions Team is one of the three teams that comprise the Justice Health Community Forensic Mental Health Services (CFMHS). The team is community based and provides assertive prison in-reach services to support peoples' transitions back into the community. Its aim is to develop mental health care plans, establish necessary therapeutic supports for patients, and provide follow-up community care to patients leaving custody. The team is recovery-oriented and promotes positive health outcomes and community participation.
Flexible and hybrid work agreements are also possible in line with service requirements and the NSW Health Flexible Work Policy.
* The CTT is a statewide service, supporting people from several correctional centres across Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW, and liaising with all NSW Health Local Health Districts. There is a requirement to travel to various locations across NSW on occasion.
* This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Our Location and Service
The Justice Health Olympic Park (JHOP) office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park and Justice Health staff are able to access discounted parking at $5 a day. Public transport is readily available including buses, trains, and ferries. Easy road access is provided via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site and both bicycle storage and shower amenities are available inside.
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
Essential Requirements
For nursing staff – Current unrestricted Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Relevant post-registration qualifications in mental health and at least 3 years' experience working in mental health or a combination of equivalent experience and qualifications
For allied health professionals –
Occupational Therapist: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and hold general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To be appointed as a Level 3 Senior Clinician, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 3 Health Professional.
Social Worker: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in social work and hold professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). To be appointed as a Level 3 Senior Clinician, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as a Social Worker and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 3 Health Professional.
Psychologist: Minimum of a four-year accredited psychology degree and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor.
Please Note: This position is funded as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Level 2, Health Professional Level 3, and Psychologist level. If you have the required experience and qualifications to meet the award requirements, you are eligible to apply for the position at the advertised grading. If you do not yet meet the award requirements, you are still eligible to apply for this position as a Registered Nurse 2-8 or Health Professional Level 2, but with a commitment to develop the required skills, knowledge, and experience, of the more senior position, within 3 years of being appointed to the position. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the selection criteria.
To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:
Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Salary & Benefits
Your salary of plus superannuation, is just the beginning.
You Will Have Access To a Number Of Benefits
* Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
* Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and leave loading.
* Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression.
* Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:
* Please provide an example of a challenging interaction or intervention with a patient in a mental health setting where you were able to remain calm and composed under pressure. What were your keys to success and how did you work collaboratively with others to achieve a positive outcome?
* Describe a situation where you had to positively embed procedural change, apply an innovative model of care or improve team cohesion. How did you maintain the delivery of recovery-oriented safe person-centred care?
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jae Radican on Jae.Radican@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
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