Employment Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Katoomba Community Health CentreHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ565397Application Close: 29/05/2025Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualificationsOccupational Therapist or Social Worker Level 4: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annumNurse Unit Manager Level 2: $133,112.74 per annumClinical Psychologist: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annumSenior Clinical Psychologist: $139,137.00 - $147,107.00 per annumSenior Psychologist: $119,206.00 - $129,171.00 per annumWithCOREValues ofCollaboration,Openness,Respect andEmpowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeedand develop in your chosen career role.About UsNepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.An exciting Permanent Full Time opportunity has opened up within the Blue Mountains Access Health Team as the Team Leader. The Team Leader is required to possess expert level clinical skills which can be applied to novel, complex and critical situations, advanced professional knowledge, and will provide clinical leadership to ensure high standards of consumer care and the delivery of evidence-based, strengths-based assessment and interventions within the multi-disciplinary team.The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of evidence-based assessments and interventions for people experiencing mental illness that require acute community mental health services across the Blue Mountains and Lithgow region.If this is the kind of working environment for you and the opportunity excites you, please apply now!Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD EmployeesAccrued Day Off (ADO)Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness PassportNBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click hereChild Safe Standards.For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.What You Will Bring To The RoleRegistered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and extensive relevant post registration experience in Mental Health. Occupational Therapist or Psychologist registered with AHPRA, or Post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA, or Social Worker eligible for membership to AASW with substantial experience in Mental Health.Demonstrated expert level skills in mental health assessment and interventions with application to novel and critical situations and experience working with people in a complex clinical setting requiring acute mental health support.Demonstrated management experience and/or proven ability to provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team context.Demonstrated ability to lead change within the workplace, balance competing demands and motivate staff.Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, a recovery focused model of care, incorporating consumer and carer consultation within the mental health service.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary community mental health service issues.Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Rachael Mulley on rachael.mulley@health.nsw.gov.au
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