Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

1 week ago

Central Coast, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Health Clinician Level 1

Remuneration:
Depending Upon Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ382721

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Are you someone seeking a sea change or a life of weekends off?

Are you a recent graduate and are now seeking your first opportunity in public health, and would like a role that balances both work and play with no overnight or weekend shifts?


The Central Coast Local Health District has a unique opportunity for you to work as part of a dedicated team of health professionals, with genuine career development and support whilst allowing for a great work life balance and professional development opportunities for new graduates or experienced clinicians.


The Central Coast Local Health District has a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to work as part of a dedicated team of health professionals, with genuine career development and support.


About You

  • You are of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander descent (Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act).
  • Tertiary Bachelor Degree in one of the following; Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Community Welfare, Social Work, Nursing, or a qualification as Aboriginal Health Practitioner (where qualification provides eligibility for professional membership of the relevant professional body e.g. AASW) plus general registration with AHPRA (where applicable).
  • You are open and able to receive feedback in a constructive manner, can demonstrate an ability to communicate your needs and to see out mentoring or guidance when needed.
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to person centric care.

About the Role


The position sits within the Central Coast Mental Health Service (CCMHS) and plays a key role in the delivery of services provided by the Adult Non-Acute Community Mental Health Teams.


The position is responsible for providing voluntary and involuntary clinical care, including non-acute assessment and care planning for clients presenting with mental illness and/or mental health problems.

The teams liaise with local general practitioners and other service providers to assist clients to develop sustainable support networks and to promote positive mental health outcomes.


As an Aboriginal identified position, the role involves the provision of education, cultural expertise, advice and input into the care planning for Aboriginal Clients that are accessing adult non-acute community mental health services, with the aim of ensuring that mainstream services are delivering culturally appropriate and sensitive mental health care to Aboriginal clients.


This role is suitable for the following:

  • Occupational Therapist Level 1 /
  • Social Worker Level 1 /
  • Counsellor Level 1 /
  • Registered Nurse
  • Aboriginal Health Worker
  • Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2

Key Benefits

  • We offer a rewarding career. You will be apart of a patient reaching their goals and their journey to transitioning back to the community from inpatient care
  • Professional development and career progression
  • Operation times are: Monday to Friday: 08:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Flexible working arrangement may be organised if required.
  • Cultural support and clinical supervision
  • Accrued Day Off Every 4 weeks for Full Time employees.
  • Salary Packaging and Novated leasing available.
  • Fitness Passport.

Where you'll be working
Central Coast Local Health District is the largest employer and healthcare provider on the Central Coast. We are committed to providing our staff with a happy, healthy and rewarding workplace. We encourage and support professional development and community engagement.

With two acute hospitals, two sub-acute hospitals and eight community health centres we provide the most comprehensive medical service in the region.


As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

Our district covers a diverse landscape and demographic experience, from thriving urban centres to quiet beachside villages.

The Central Coast can offer you a career unlike anywhere else as we straddle the line between metropolitan and rural, giving you a truly comprehensive and unique work experience that will serve you for your whole career.


Stepping Up Website
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Applications Close:
Sunday 12 March at 11:59pm 2023

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