October 24, 2024

Southern NSW Local Health District

Queanbeyan

OTHER & FULL TIME

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals - Dependent on Qualifications
Remuneration:
Counsellor Level 1 / 2 – $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2 - $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Psychologist - $74,742 - $109,397 per annum
Registered Nurse - $70,049 - $98,351 per annum
Social Worker Level 1 / 2 - $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528609
Applications Close: 2 November 2024
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused, person centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as a part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.

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.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern

What we offer:

Flexible work arrangements

Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing

Corporate Health and Fitness program

11% Superannuation on top of your gross income

Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Forget about sitting in traffic for hours and paying for parking, live in the city you'll be minutes away from work (perhaps even close enough to walk or cycle) and even if you live on a property outside of Goulburn or in one of the neighboring villages, it's still a much shorter trip than big city living. That's more time for family, friends and recreation. More time to live. Goulburn is 45 minutes from Canberra, 2hrs to the beach and 2hrs from Sydney. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

Selection Criteria

Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) 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.

Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders.

High level computer skills including accuracy and demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Programs, Microsoft Office Programs including Skype for business.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions in service provision, including those related to Aboriginal People and their communities.

Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007.

Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Yvonne Mc Aviney on 02 6150 7070 / 0408 275 179 or email Yvonne.Mc Aviney@health.nsw.gov.au