Mental Health Clinician (Aboriginal Identified) - Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: OT3, SW3, Psychologist, Counsellor; CNS2 Remuneration: dependent on grade classification plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID : REQ550450 Applications Close : Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST Position Title: Mental Health Clinician (Aboriginal Identified), Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards (Multi Disc. Allied Health) – Wagga Wagga - PFT This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. The Role There is an exciting opportunity to join our Safeguards Team in Adolescent Forensic Mental Health: a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT) that will provide mental health and discipline-specific assessment, intervention and care coordination to young people and their families in the community with complex mental health needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system. The Mental Health Clinician (Aboriginal Identified), Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards role requires community outreach support for young people and families, with the possibility of afterhours and/or weekend work as part of a broader team Safeguards roster. It is a dynamic role that requires adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration skills to effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients. The primary purpose of this position will be to plan, coordinate, and provide evidence based, trauma informed and culturally and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal children and adolescents in acute mental health distress, and their families. Essential Requirements: Occupational Therapist: bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and hold general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Social Worker: bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in social work and hold professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Counsellor: Djirruwang Program - Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health). Psychologist: Minimum of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Highly desired is approval or eligibility for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor. Note: To be appointed as a Level 3 Health Professional, evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 3 practitioner. Valid unrestricted Driver Licence for use in NSW and Australia. May require extended hours during the week and on weekends. Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. READY TO APPLY? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Are you willing to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality status? Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and hold general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under AHPRA; Social Worker: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in social work and hold professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers; Counsellor: Djirruwang Program Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health); Psychologist: Minimum of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA. Highly desired is approval or eligibility for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor; Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2): Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Three years full-time clinical experience working in the related specialty field and post graduate qualifications in the specialty. Describe a situation where you effectively utilise negotiation and influencing skills to secure resources from multi-disciplinary teams for the benefit of patient outcomes. Please outline the strategies you employed, and how you ensured successful collaboration, and identify the key factors that contributed to your success. Please share a specific example that highlights your proficiency in delivering high quality mental health care to vulnerable populations. How did you tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of these individuals, and what outcomes did you achieve as a result? Please provide an example of a time when you had to navigate challenging ethical or legal considerations in your clinical practice. How did you approach and resolve these challenges? For role related queries or questions contact Trisha Lloyd on #J-18808-Ljbffr