What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing mental health services, both in the hospital setting and within the community. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will work within the WSLHD Aboriginal Mental Health Team and ensure that Aboriginal consumers and their families receive a respectful and culturally responsive and appropriate service. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will provide clinical support and interventions to the consumer and the family. They will assist with accessing other services relevant to the needs of the person being supported. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will assist in the planning and implementation of any admission, treatment, case management, referral, discharge and follow up for Aboriginal people utilising mental health services.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
1. Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
3. Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
4. Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW,
5. Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
6. Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
7. Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Essential Requirements:
8. Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health - Djirruwang Graduate)
9. Registration: Full Registration with AHPRA (Registered Nurse / Psychology / Occupational Therapy); eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers
10. Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander