Community Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist[...]

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2, PsychologistLocation: Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID: REQ555543In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia! About The Role Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers, and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Camperdown.The Acute Care Service Model Of Care Provides Mental Health assessments to people experiencing acute mental health problems (including a rapid response when indicated) and determining an appropriate pathway to care (e.g., community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment). Short term intensive treatment in the community often as an alternative to hospital. In-reach to hospital to promote effective follow-up post mental health admission. Gatekeeping - developing opportunities for assessment and community treatment at key points (e.g., Assessment Unit and Admission Office). The model provides short-term treatment after assessment up until the acute symptoms are resolved or the consumer is effectively transferred and engaged with an appropriate treatment provider. The clinician will practice in keeping with the standardised Sydney LHD position description for the profession in addition to this position description.The Acute Care Service operates a 7-day service from 08:00hrs until 22:00hrs. Therefore, the position will be a rotating one on a 7-day rotating roster.For more information, please view the Position Description.Ideal Candidate Recognised tertiary qualifications appropriate to profession. Full registration and eligibility for membership to professional association, as appropriate. Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Benefits And Perks Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.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. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.For enquiries, please contact Mark Leelawittayanon via email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 16 March 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr