Older Person's Mental Health Service

$105,553.00 - $130582.09 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Full Time **|** Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2/Clinical Psychologist/Occupational Therapist Level 5/Senior Psychologist/Social Worker Level 5 **|** Illawarra Community Mental Health Service **|** REQ527377 **|** Applications close: 4 November 2024

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

The vision for Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. ISLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Aftercare Lead (the Lead) provides District-wide leadership for the integration of Aftercare services in accordance with Towards Zero Suicides initiatives. The Lead provides community-based assertive psychosocial support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis who have been referred from an acute care or community mental health setting.

This role will lead the coordination of Aftercare services with relevant hospital and community mental health and suicide prevention services to ensure access to aftercare support is available for all people who need it.

The Lead will be required to plan and implement strategies to enhance service visibility for consumers, families, carers, and clinicians, coordinate with District teams to ensure the effectiveness of referral pathways, and play a lead role in clinical and operational governance consistent with NSW Health and ISLHD policies, procedures and standards.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

**A little about us.**

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country,** **ISLHD** **operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Current AHPRA Registration/Qualifications as set out in selection criteria
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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