October 25, 2024

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Temora

FULL TIME & OTHER

Community Mental Health Clinician - Adult - Temora

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 2 June 2025 – Maternity Leave cover)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $70,493.73 - $109,397.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ517125
Applications Close: 17 November 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!
There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)
Want to know more about the community of Temora? Visit us here.

About Your Role
This clinical position involves the provision of assessments, evidence based treatment and case management services to adults referred to the service with psychological disorders and psychiatric illnesses. It is based within multidisciplinary community mental health team.

This position is based within a multidisciplinary community mental health team and accepts responsibility and accountability for the provision of quality and safe care for people with a mental illness, disorder or dysfunction, people with emotional difficulties and experiencing life transition, distress and/or crisis within best practice guidelines and in accordance with professional standards, medico legal and statutory requirements.

The position also involves the provision of mental health crisis intervention services to individuals of all ages.

This is a multidisciplinary position and should be advertised as such as stated in the PD: Qualification as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or other relevant tertiary qualification within the NSW Health Professionals Award. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for Registered Nurses, Psychologists. Eligibility for membership of the peak body professional association for Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staﬀ and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Jane Mc Namara, Team Manager - Temora Specialist Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Service on 02 6980 0200 or Jane.Mc Namara@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.