Clinical Service Professional

A senior professional is required to provide expert clinical services, governance and support to a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians. The position will focus on ensuring the provision of services is evidence-based and with a focus on recovery.

The Clinical Leader will work in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, and may be eligible for incentives under NSW Health Rural Incentive schemes.

• Provide expert clinical services and clinical governance to a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Ensure the provision of services is evidence-based and focused on recovery.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists; or tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers; or Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health for Welfare Officers.
• Demonstrated high-level clinical and consultancy skills with post-graduation experience in mental health services.
• Understanding of mental health rehabilitation and recovery with collaborative, strengths-based care approaches.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and make timely, sound clinical decisions autonomously.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience, upholding standards of clinical practice and contributing to policies and procedures.
• Understanding and application of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).

Benefits

• Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $131,870.90 to $134,500.70 per annum.
• Psychologist: $77,358 to $113,226 per annum.
• Senior Psychologist: $119,206 to $129,171 per annum.
• Clinical Psychologist: $109,247 to $133,156 per annum.
• Senior Clinical Psychologist: $139,137 to $147,108 per annum.
• Occupational Therapist Level 4: $121,658 to $124,607 per annum.
• Social Worker Level 4: $121,658 to $124,607 per annum.
• Welfare Officer Level 4: $121,658 to $124,607 per annum.

Additional Information

This position qualifies for NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with value up to $10,000.

The Stepping Up site supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants in NSW Health recruitment. This is a Category A position with compliance requirements prior to offer. The employer is committed to closing health outcome gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this when applying. For confidential support, contact Yvonne McAviney at Yvonne.McAviney@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 6150 7070.

Applicants must meet the selection criteria outlined below:

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists; or tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers; or Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health for Welfare Officers.
• Demonstrated high-level clinical and consultancy skills with post-graduation experience in mental health services.
• Understanding of mental health rehabilitation and recovery with collaborative, strengths-based care approaches.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and make timely, sound clinical decisions autonomously.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience, upholding standards of clinical practice and contributing to policies and procedures.
• Understanding and application of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
• Effective communication and collaboration with consumers, families, carers and stakeholders; high computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.