Senior Mental Health Professional – (CNS Gde 2, Clin Psych, Snr Psych, SW/OT Lvl 3) Bankstown C[...]

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Senior Mental Health Professional – (CNS Gde 2, Clin Psych, Snr Psych, SW/OT Lvl 3) Bankstown Community Mental Health Emergency Team (CoMHET) – Temp FT South Western Sydney Local Health District Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30 Jun 2026Location: Bankstown Community Health CentrePosition Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: Based on ClassificationClinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $2,170.29 - $2,241.59 per weekSocial Worker Level 3: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekOccupational Therapist Level 3: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekClinical Psychologist: $2,093.71 - $2,551.92 per weekSenior Psychologist: $2,284.57 - $2,475.55 per week About the Opportunity This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Community Mental Health Emergency Team (CoMHET). CoMHET caters for people dealing with acute mental health issues in the community. The service provides telephone and face-to-face Mental Health triage, assessment, and short-term intervention for residents in Bankstown. You will be working with a team of dynamic professionals who are passionate about Mental Health. Working in CoMHET will allow you to work a 7-day rotating roster, providing a better work-life balance. At CoMHET, we take pride in offering a work environment that supports you to grow professionally. The role supervises staff working within the LHD according to organizational needs. As a senior, it’s a wonderful opportunity to provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team. This position is suited to clinicians who enjoy working within a supportive environment, are driven, confident, and ambitious, and who are seeking full-time hours. If you sound like the right fit for this role, we look forward to seeing your application! What You'll be Doing As a senior clinician, provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the needs of the service. Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach, and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues, and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Relevant qualification/registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description) Demonstrated experience providing advanced evidence-based, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumers’ families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007. Demonstrated skills in clinical leadership and clinical supervision within a multi-disciplinary treatment setting. Effective interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and personal resilience. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process. Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff, and our communities' experiences across our organization and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality, and personalized, and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honor and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child-safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr