Mental Health Professional

5 months ago

Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**If you are passionate about supporting the mental health of young people, your skills and experience will make you an invaluable asset to our dedicated team**

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full and Part Time Opportunities until June 2025
**Position Classification**: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
**Remuneration**: $70,049.73 - $128,653 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**:up to 38

**Location**:Newcastle | Awabakal Country
**Requisition ID**:REQ513646

**Applications Close: Sunday, 8th September 2024**

**About us**:
An exciting opportunity awaits a clinician eager to develop or enhance their expertise in working with children, adolescents, and their families/carers within the Whole Family Team. As a vital member of this multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with diverse professionals to deliver trauma-informed clinical interventions and therapies. Your focus will be on addressing mental health challenges, child protection concerns, and AOD issues. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families by utilising the extensive resources and support available within the Whole Family Team.

**About the role**:
This position is based in the Newcastle region at the James Fletcher Hospital Campus, offering a unique opportunity to support families referred by the Department of Communities and Justice and/or the CAMHS service. You'll play a crucial role in delivering clinical interventions, with much of the work taking place directly in the family home, allowing for a deeper connection and impact. This dynamic role also includes some travel, providing a varied and engaging work environment as you bring vital support to families.

**About you**:

- You are a dedicated and compassionate mental health clinician with a strong foundation in working with children, adolescents, and their families.
- You have a deep understanding of trauma and its impact on young people, and you are skilled in delivering interventions that are sensitive to their experiences.
- You are adept at managing and de-escalating crises, providing immediate support to young people and their families during challenging situations.

**What we can offer you**:

- As part of our supportive team, you'll receive guidance from the Whole Family Team Clinical Leader and experienced psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and C&A Psychiatrists. Additionally, you'll benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs, all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- 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

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Need more information?**
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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 PD2024_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.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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