Senior Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2) - Alternatives to Emergency Departments (Safe Haven)
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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week) up to June 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
Under the Towards Zero Suicides investment, NSW Ministry of Health provided dedicated funding to establish Alternatives to Emergency Department (Safe Haven) initiatives across all NSW Local health districts. The Sydney Local health district (SLHD) alternative to ED (Safe haven) provides those in suicidal crisis or experiencing emotional distress with an alternative means of accessing timely and appropriate support.
The role will be Monday to Friday but extended hours during the week to be available when other services are not opened.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology that provides eligibility for full membership of the relevant qualified association and/or AHPRA; For Clinical Psychologist must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA. For Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 must have a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent Mental Health experience. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience working across inpatient and community sites, and experience in ensuring integrated care and effective partnerships with GPs and non-governmental organisation.
Benefits And Perks
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
NSW Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
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