Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network

NSW Government -Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
NSW Government -Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time


Position Classification:
Aboriginal Health Worker


Remuneration:
$56,896 - $83,799 p.a plus superannuation


Hours Per Week: 38


Requisition ID:
REQ423728


An exciting opportunity is available for an Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee seeking a career in Forensic Mental Health.


The Forensic Hospital currently has a Temporary Full-time position available for an enthusiastic applicant who will take up the challenge to join our professional team working within our unique health care environment.


  • Aboriginal Employment and Careers — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network )_

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide Specialty Health Network delivering health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient and custodial settings.

_Our Vision:

__ Together, we transform lives by delivering healthier tomorrows through excellence in patient centred care across community, inpatient and custodial settings.

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About The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

  • The Forensic Hospital is a highsecure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW._
  • This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and highrisk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

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  • While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and make a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families._
  • Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network )_
  • Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network )_

What you'll be doing


The Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee will do and meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) degree.

Under supervision and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the trainee will participate in the development and implementation of Aboriginal Mental Health services to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people within the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems.

In addition, this position will undertake clinical placements across a number of forensic and custodial mental health service settings to enable the development of the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to be a knowledgeable and skilled mental health worker


What we can offer you
- _Great additional salary allowances_
- _Accrued day off (ADO) a month (for full time employees)_
- _Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing options to further enhance take home benefits,_
- _Free on-site parking, easy access to public transport_
- _Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 300 gyms and pools at a discounted rate._

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_A comprehensive two-week full-time orientation is provided, with the next intake dates of 9 October and 27 November 2023._
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How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure to address the selection criteria below:

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent with established links with their local Aboriginal community. JHFMHN considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under Section14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 197
  • A commitment to the improvement of health care of Aboriginal peoples in contact with the criminal justice system
  • An understanding of the health needs of Aboriginal peoples in contact with the criminal justice system
  • The ability to build successful networks with the Aboriginal communities in NSW, and with community networks in this region
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook
Need more information?

**Applications Close: Thursday, 24 August 2023, 11.59pm AEST.
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