Mental Health Professional

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**An exciting opportunity exists to join NSW Health’s largest Mental Health service**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Dietician Level 3
**Remuneration**: Dependant on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ491931
**Applications Close**:Sunday, 2nd of June

**Mental Health Professional**
**Newcastle**

HNELHD Mental Health Services delivers mental health care across the Hunter New England Health district which covers metropolitan, regional and rural areas of NSW. We employees over 1700 mental health staff members who deliver comprehensive and specialist mental health services. We are committed to serving mental health consumers, carers and their families, to lived experience and co-design, and to providing culturally diverse, safe and inclusive care. Mental Health services provide a range of inpatient services and community mental health care, from prevention and early intervention, to treatment, rehabilitation and continuing care. The focus of these services is to provide timely and effective care and to empower consumers to become resilient, independent and to self-manage their illness and recovery. Our services covers all age groups including child and adolescent, adult and older people.

**About us**:
This role sits within the Intake Services team which encompasses three areas of service delivery that you will work across:

- The Mental Health Line (MHL) NSW Health's 24/7 state-wide phone service providing mental health advice, brief assessments, appropriate care recommendations, specialist triage and referral services to individuals and their families. Health professionals who are seeking advice on service options and the best options for their patients may also contact the MHL.
- The Northern Mental Health Emergency Care - Rural Access Program (NMHEC-RAP) extends coverage to three Local Health Districts within NSW. We aim to deliver mental health expertise to remote Emergency Departments where local Mental Health specialists are not readily available. NMHEC-RAP complements existing services in these areas, guaranteeing prompt and suitable access to mental health care.

**About the location**:

- James Fletcher is located in Newcastle - NSW's second largest city in a prime coastal location.
- Located just two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle boasts excellent transportation links including flights and train connections to major capital cities and international destinations.
- We take great pride in the breathtaking beauty of our stunning beaches and picturesque coastline, complemented by the richness of our National Parks and captivating architecture. In addition, our diverse dining scene and vibrant entertainment options offer something for every taste and preference, ensuring unforgettable experiences for visitors and locals alike.

**About the role**:

- This role requires you to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays. Wherever possible we work with you to ensure you have your ideal work-life balance
- Telephone triage requires you to possess strong acute mental health skills and experience to make on-the-spot complex decisions regarding risk management.
- This role requires no face-to-face work, case management, follow-ups or counselling however you will be required to conduct mental health assessments through Telehealth where patients and their families rely on you to find the best care in the long run.

**Benefits**:

- HNEMH prioritise our staff by offering orientation, training, and ongoing education opportunities. We also provide professional development, clinical supervision, and conduct research and evaluation activities to support their team's growth and excellence.
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a qualification: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases fo

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