Join a supportive team dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of older people?
where your work truly makes a difference in the community.Remuneration: $72,****** - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packagingEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered NurseLocation: Taree Community Health ServiceHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ******Applications Close: Sunday 11th January ****Where you'll be working Manning Mental Health Service delivers acute outpatient mental health care through our Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care teams.
We provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up services to adults and their families across the Lower Mid North Coast community.Our service supports consumers transitioning from hospital back into the community, offering medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, coordination of psychiatry reviews, and close collaboration with internal and external support services.What you'll be doing Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) is a specialist stream within public mental health services, providing care primarily to people aged 65 years and over, and from 50 years for Aboriginal people.
OPMH services include multidisciplinary community-based care, outreach to hospital wards, and partnership services across community and residential aged care settings.In this role, you will be supported through a comprehensive orientation program, ongoing in-service education, and opportunities to undertake relevant internal and external training.
You will also receive clinical and operational support from the Service Manager and Clinical Coordinator.About YouYou will have experience, or a strong interest, in working with older people experiencing mental ill health or those at risk of developing mental health concerns.
This community-based role involves providing assessment,



intervention and consultation within clients?
homes, community health settings, and Residential Aged Care Facilities.RequirementsRecognised and accredited tertiary qualification and registration (or eligibility for) with the relevant board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership of the relevant association, in one of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, occupational therapy or nursing.What we can offer youAt Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
On top of this we also offer:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the prospect for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Additional informationThis position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.




Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on ****** for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.
We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
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