Cclhd - Older Persons Mental Health Care Coordinator Level 3

**Employment Type: Permanent Full Time**
**Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3**
**Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification**
**Hours Per Week: 38**
**Requisition ID**:REQ573461**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**
- This role is suitable for the following Grades:

- Social Worker Level 3
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1

**About You**
- You have minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or Social Work with AASW membership or Counselling or Community Welfare, with three years post graduate experience in mental health; OR Master's Degree Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA OR Tertiary Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Inc. Div. 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant post grad qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their post grad study
- You possess demonstrated knowledge of working within a care co-ordination model for Older Person’s with complex needs and sensitivity to, the mental health needs of older persons and their families. You have demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team and experience working with a range of community partners including General Practitioners
- **Where you'll be working**
- The position sits within the Older Person’s Mental Health Team which follows a recovery model of care as per The National Framework for Recovery for Mental Health Services.
The OPMH team provides care co-ordination services to persons over the age of 65 years who have a moderate to severe mental illness, living within the community setting including residential aged care facilities.
The primary role of the OPMH Care Co-ordinator (Level 3) is to work as part of a team that provides care co-ordination, case management, family/carer interventions, recovery focussed interventions. This position requires the position holder to utilise advanced reasoning and clinical skills to support patients with complex needs. The position provides specific mental health assessments, clinical treatments, and referral in accordance with relevant mental health guidelines and best practice standards.

The position holder will possess specialist knowledge regarding mental health specific assessments, clinical treatments, and be able to co-ordinate care for individuals with complex needs.
- As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What We Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Webster on:
**Phone**: 4320 2952

**Applications Close**:**Thursday, 15 May** at 11.59pm