Mental health clinician - lithgow community mental health

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 11/05/2025)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse

Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ536845

Applications Close: 23/02/2025

Salary Rates by Qualification

• Social Work Level 1/2 – $37.03 – $52.83 per hour
• Occupational Therapist 1/2 – $37.03 – $52.83 per hour
• Registered Nurse – $36.38 – $51.08 per hour
• Psychologist – $39.01 – $57.10 per hour

The CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment underpin our work. Working with us will give your professional life the opportunity to thrive and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean 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 and 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.

Position Overview

In this position, you will provide comprehensive clinical mental health services and care coordination to people with a mental illness or mental disorder to help improve their health, well‐being, and quality of life. As the successful incumbent, you will assess, plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate mental health care in collaboration with individuals, their families and carers, other health care agencies and the multidisciplinary mental health team to achieve quality consumer care outcomes.

Benefits

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a registered nurse), Psychologist, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2 and currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or for social workers – eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of people presenting with acute mental health disorders
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act and related legislation
• Understanding of recovery oriented care with demonstrated ability to meaningfully collaborate with consumers and their family and carers regarding mental health service provision
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
• Computer competency including demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems used in Health settings

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.

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