**Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Professional**
We are seeking a culturally sensitive mental health professional to provide recovery focused, person centred services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people with mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.
The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
**Key Selection Criteria Include:**
* Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community.
* Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
* Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families and carers in a person-centred and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in context of the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strengths based approach.
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
**Work Environment**
As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW, surrounding the ACT on three sides and extending from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast to the Victorian border.
**Benefits Of Working With Us:**
* Dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
**About The Role:**
This role is an identified position under the Aboriginal employment plan. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.