Community Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist) - Western Acute Care ServiceEmployment Type:PermanentFull Time (38 Hours per week)Position Classification:Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Level 1/2, PsychologistLocation:Canterbury Community HealthRequisition ID:REQ******Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.
Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, cutting-edge and caring.About the RoleThe Acute Care Service model of care provides:1.Mental Health assessments to people experiencing acute mental health problems ( including a rapid response when indicated) and determining an appropriate pathway to care (eg community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment)2.Short term intensive treatment in the community often as an alternative to hospital3.In reach to hospital to promote effective follow up post mental health admission4.Gatekeeping- developing opportunities for assessment and community treatment at key points (eg; Assessment Unit and Admission Office)5.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.Ideal CandidateRecognised tertiary qualifications appropriate to profession.
Full registration and eligibility for membership to professional association, as appropriate.Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service provision.Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).




Benefits and PerksMonthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlusUpskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their familiesDiscounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.For more information, visit SLHD BenefitsThis 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 HealthThis 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(PD****_004).
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: Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Secure Standards.For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working with Us'For enquiries, please contact Terri Patton via email at ****** Close: 30 August ****For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'
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📌 Community Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level1/2, Psychologist) - Western Acute Care Service (New South Wales)
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