Aboriginal Mental Health and Social Emotional

3 weeks ago


Waratah, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time until June 2026

**Position Classification**: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3

**Remuneration**: Dependant on Qualifications

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Location**: Awabakal Country

**Requisition ID**: REQ496046

**Applications Close: Monday, 17th June 2024**

**Aboriginal Mental Health & Social Emotional Wellbeing Transitioning of Care Coordinator**

**Awabakal Country**

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

**About the role**:
This role involves close collaboration and focuses on seamlessly coordinating transitions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers between the Calvary emergency department, Mater PECC, MHICU, mental health inpatient units, and community settings

**Where you'll be working**:
This position is based at Calvary Mater Hospital and involves working closely with a dedicated team of professionals. You will collaborate with staff from the Calvary emergency department, mental health services, Youth and Adolescent Mental Health Services (YAMHS), and Awabakal, ensuring a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to care. Your role will be pivotal in fostering strong interdisciplinary relationships and enhancing the quality of service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.

**Benefits**:

- You will be fully supported by clinical teams and clinical nurse consultants, providing both professional and cultural guidance to ensure high-quality, culturally sensitive care for all patients
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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

**Requirements**:

- Completed degree/qualifications in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang program), Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology with membership of (or eligibility for) the relevant professional association and/or current registration (or eligibility for) with the Australian Health
Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in the relevant profession. Applicant seeking appointment as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 must also hold relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

**About you**:

- You are passionate about improving mental health and sustaining the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in your local community.
- You will provide cultural knowledge and advice to our non-Aboriginal colleagues and stakeholders about local cultural protocols and the importance of incorporating holistic social and emotional wellbeing care.
- You have the strength and passion to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers’ engagement with Mental Health service by listening and learning from our communities lived experience.

**Additional Information**:

- Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

**Need more information?**
**1) Click here for the **Position Description***
**2) Find out more about **applying** for this position**

**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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