Mental Health Clinician

**Clerk Grade 9/10**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Forster & Raymond Terrace**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

The NSW Police Force’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing Command is offering an exciting opportunity for a **Mental Health Clinician** to be part of the single most significant investment in the health, safety and wellbeing of the NSW Police workforce.

The Mental Health Clinicians role is to enhance employee wellbeing and manage the risk of psychological harm through the provision of mental health and organisational consultancy and counselling services to employees, supervisors and managers. The role provides support in the implementation of relevant policies and procedures; the facilitation and delivery of training programs and proactive and preventative interventions including advice to Commanders on the effectiveness of their Regions implementation of programs and systems to manage psychosocial risks.

This newly created position, which will be located across the Port Stephens-Hunter and Manning-Great Lakes Police Districts, Northern Region, will enhance employee wellbeing and manage the risk of psychological harm through the provision of short-term solution-focused counselling, wellbeing services and educational programs to NSW Police Force employees. These roles will provide support in implementing relevant policies and procedures, delivering training programs, developing proactive and preventative interventions and advising Commanders on the effectiveness of these provisions in their Regions.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination; and
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Outline how you have provided support or intervention to an employee who is showing signs of mental distress in the workplace.

**Target Question 2**:
Provide an example of a strategy or initiative you have implemented to reduce the stigma around mental illness.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Rita Kadaoghlanian via (02) 9285 3899.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.