Cclhd - Older Persons Mental Health Care

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time up to May 2025
**Position Classification**:Health Clinician Level 3
**Remuneration**:Dependent on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Requisition ID**:REQ515085

**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
- The Full Time position available is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks’ notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency._

**About You**
- 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 have a demonstrated knowledge of working within a care co-ordination model for Older Person’s with complex needs with knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the mental health needs of older persons and their families.
- You can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- You have experience working with a range of community partners including General Practitioners, along with Government Organisations and Community Managed Organisations.

**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.

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. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

**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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**Applications Close: Monday 2 September 2024 at 11:59 pm