Towards Zero Suicides

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Psychologist/Social Worker/Welfare Officer

Remuneration: $ $ Super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599512

Location:Broken Hill

• Are you a Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker or Psychologist looking to move and specialise more in Outreach?
• Do you have 2-3 years' experience as a sole clinician looking to grow and develop
• Are you looking for flexibility?

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door

Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at"Living and Working"in the Far West.

About the role

• The Suicide Prevention Outreach team (SPOT), consisting of clinicians and peer workers, are an after-hours mobile team who provide afterhours care and follow-up to people who are experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress.
• The SPOT clinicians will work alongside peer workers to provide recovery-oriented support for people who are in crisis. Support may include crisis response, assertive follow up, psychosocial support, safety planning, recovery/wellness planning, individual peer support, advocacy, and collaborative identification of community supports.
• The position will provide support to Broken Hill and surrounding communities of the Far West LHD, primarily via face to face and telehealth communications.

What we offer you

• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Learning and Development support with access to further education & training
• A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle set in some of the most beautiful landscapes

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs) The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Psychologists, OR Tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers with a minimum of 2 year experience. Classifications for appointment are:
  • Psychologist Year 3 and above
  • Registered Nurse 3rd Year and above
  • Social Worker Lvl 1, year 3 and above
  • Welfare Officer Lvl 1, year 3 and above
• Applied understanding of the principles of person-centred care, trauma-informed care and recovery, as well as in working with Aboriginal people in a holistic, collaborative and respectful way.
• A willingness to work shift work including afterhours and weekends as required.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of evidence based treatment techniques and assessment to people experiencing distress in a community setting
• Excellent applied communication skills in a wide range of settings including verbal and written, and competence in computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

The Welcome Experience