Aboriginal Mental Health Specialist

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time
Job Summary

The NSW Government is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician to join our team at Justice Health Olympic Park. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who experience severe mental illness to access the necessary care and support required to ensure a successful transition from custody to the community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide general case management and discipline-specific skills to ensure appropriate access to mental health care and cultural and psychosocial supports for Aboriginal people with serious and enduring mental health needs as they transition out of custody and return to or reconnect with their community.
  • Work in partnership with the Custodial Mental Health Service, primary health networks, Community Mental Health Services, and other government and non-government organisations to provide a collaborative approach to ensuring continuity of care.
  • Develop mental health care plans, establish necessary therapeutic and cultural supports, and provide follow-up community care to people leaving custody.
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree or higher level relative to role (including Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health) for Djirruwang Program graduates).
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Occupational Therapy or Psychology professions, or eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for Social Work.
  • Current unrestricted authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who has at least three years full-time equivalent post-registration experience in mental health, and approved post-registration tertiary qualification in mental health.
  • Ability to travel to various locations across NSW, on occasion.
What We Offer
  • Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
  • Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and leave loading.
  • Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression.
  • Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.


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