SPOT/Safe Haven Mental Health Clinician - Griffith (Incentives dependent upon classification)

Job Description

This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 30 June 2026) Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $109,397.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per Week: up to 20 Requisition ID: REQ553494 Applications Close: 6 March 2025 Vaccination Category: A Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities. Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town. We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including: Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car! Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family Free confidential counselling services for you and your family Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope. And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river! There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!) Want to know more about the community of Griffith? Visit us here. About Your Role This predominantly clinical position involves working within the Suicide Prevention Team including SPOT (Suicide Prevention Outreach Team) and Safe Haven services. Working within a small team of peer workers and clinicians, the Suicide Prevention Team aim for a ‘no wrong door’ approach to ensure people have access to the support they need in a warm and welcoming, non-threatening environment. Clinicians working in the Suicide Prevention service will deliver support that aligns with the principles of step up/step down care. This includes making referrals/links to a range of community-based services for ongoing support (step down), or escalating concerns over consumer wellbeing to relevant clinical services for follow up (step up). It will also include health promotion activities. Team members will be rostered to both SPOT or Safe Haven services dependent on availability and service need. The service currently operates 5 days a week from Thursday to Monday from 1:30PM-10:00PM with the potential of moving to a 7 day service. After hours, evenings and weekend work will be a requirement of the role. The SPOT is a virtual outreach service providing afterhours care and follow-up to people experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress. The service works from a ‘buddy’ approach where clinicians and peer workers work together, collaboratively with the consumer, to respond to suicidal crisis. Using virtual technology, the SPOT clinician and peer worker provide evidence-based, recovery-oriented care for people in suicidal crisis, including crisis response, psychosocial support, assessment, safety planning, assertive follow up, recovery/wellness planning, advocacy, and identification of community supports. SPOT staff may be involved in contact with community groups and service awareness raising activities to promote ‘case finding’ as part of the service. For many people experiencing a suicidal crisis, emergency departments (ED) are often the only and most immediately accessed form of support. However, they are not ideal locations for people experiencing psychological distress. The Safe Haven is a walk-in service that provides an alternative to visiting an ED or remaining in ED unnecessarily. Peer workers with lived experience provide compassionate, immediate, supportive, and welcoming responses for people experiencing suicidal crisis. Information about and links to community-based services such as housing, relationship counselling or financial assistance are provided to help alleviate distress. Clinicians are available as required to provide support to peer workers, therapeutic assessment for guests, evidence-based treatments and brief, limited care coordination. Learn More About The Role And Requirements Here. Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position. Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Lisa Gwynne, Acute MH Inpatient Unit Transitional NP on 0459 999832 or now for a confidential chat. MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr