Mental Health Professional

5 days ago


Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Be the vital connection in mental health support - triaging, assessing, and guiding care for individuals and families in need across the district**

**Remuneration**: Dependent on qualifications + superannuation + salary packaging
**Location**: James Fletcher Hospital
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**:Clinical Psychologist., Counsellor Level 1-3., Dietitian Level 1-3., Occupational Therapist Level 1-3., Psychologist., Registered Nurse., Social Worker Level 1-3.
**Requisition ID**:REQ542056
**Applications Close**: Monday 20th January 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- 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

**About the role**:
This crucial role will see you provide assistance to all callers at the first point of contact, conduct mental health triage and/or assessment, and ensure smooth and efficient transfer of care for people experiencing mental health concerns and their families/carers.

To aid your success in this role, you will receive comprehensive orientation and continued training to allow you to develop your skills. We are excited to help you thrive in your career

**Where you’ll be working**:
You will join our skilled and collaborative mental health intake services team, based at the Thwaites building within James Fletcher Hospital. We are proud to foster a supportive learning environment for all clinicians.

**About You**:
We are looking for someone with knowledge and skills in mental health assessment and triage, and the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload.

You should be confident in communicating and working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and their families/carers.

**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.

**Additional Information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

**Need more information?**

**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.



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