Mental Health Clinician

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist

**Location**:Katoomba Community Health Centre
**Remuneration**: Dependent on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 30
**Requisition ID**: REQ520693

**Application Close**:10/10/2024

This position is dependent on Qualifications:
Social Work Level 1/2 - $35.77 - $51.04 per hour

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $35.77 - $51.04 per hour

Registered Nurse - $35.32 - $49.60 per hour

Psychologist - $37.69 - $55.17 per hour
- With _**_CORE_**_ Values of _**_C_**_ollaboration, _**_O_**_penness, _**_R_**_espect and _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Our Assertive Community Treatment Team at Katoomba Community Health Centre is growing and we’re currently looking to hire a Mental Health Clinician.

As the Mental Health Clinician, you will ensure optimal outcomes for consumers who are affected by a severe and enduring mental illness and their carers through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care. The successful incumbent will work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of patient care. The Mental Health Clinician acts as an advocate for the specific needs of all consumers and their carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the patient/client undergoing specialised procedures.

In this position, you will maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations. In addition, you will provide support and clinical supervision/ preceptorship/ mentoring to all students and/or staff in accordance with relevant skills and experience & effectively manage resources relevant to the service.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and including eligibility for membership of relevant professional body &/or full registration (if applicable) with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Experience working in an Assertive Community Treatment Team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
- Computer competence and literacy.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use for work purpose. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

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