Mental Health Professional - Child and Adolescent - Incentives Offered
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ529404 Requisition #
It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Glen Innes Community Health Service or Armidale Community Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Djirruwang Program Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: Dependent on your Qualification
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ529404
Applications Close: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
This is an Allied Health Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
About the Role:
Step into a fulfilling career with the Tablelands Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) as a Mental Health Professional. In this role, you’ll be essential in delivering comprehensive assessment and care coordination for children, adolescents, and their families grappling with mental health challenges.
Your development and support: In this role, you'll benefit from ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship provided by the CAMHS Clinical Leader and Tablelands Mental Health Team Manager. We are committed to nurturing your professional growth with tailored training and educational opportunities.
Where you'll be working:
You’ll be based at either the Glen Innes or Armidale Community Health Centre, seamlessly integrating into our service delivery framework and ensuring accessibility for those we serve.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Your expertise in providing high-quality, person-centred care to young people aged 0-18 years will be key. You’ll excel in mental health assessments, deliver brief interventions, and connect young people and their carers to essential support services for managing severe and complex mental health issues.
Why choose us:
- Professional Collaboration: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive team environment.
- Career Growth: Access ongoing development opportunities and mentorship from seasoned leaders.
- Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in the lives of young people and their families within the vibrant communities of Armidale and Glen Innes.
Join our team: If you're passionate about mental health and ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply today. Take the next step in your career with Tablelands CAMHS and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation.
- Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
- Additional personal leave (up to 5 more days per year)
- Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
- Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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 position
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Kemp on Elizabeth.Kemp1@invalidemail.com
Information 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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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.
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