Mental Health Clinician - Westmead, Australia - Western Sydney Local Health District

Western Sydney Local Health District

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Westmead, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type: 1 x Permanent Part Time, 2 x Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:
Dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week: 15 / 38

Requisition ID:
REQ380622

Location:
Mount Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
BEAT is currently located in Mt Druitt.

Young people's access to primary health, mental health, alcohol & drugs, counselling, training and employment services are provided to young people with ready and respectful access to counselling, physical health care, mental health care, information and treatment around drug and alcohol issues, as well as easy access to educational rehabilitation, work skills development, alternative accommodation, and legal advice among other services.

Blacktown Early Access Team (BEAT) provides specialist mental health intervention to young people aged between 12 and 25 years. The team works comprehensively to provide effective treatment for this age group.

BEAT provides treatment of young persons aged between 12 and 24 presenting with a diagnosed moderate to complex mental illness who require specialist mental health intervention.

These mental health diagnoses may include psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and those presenting with complex trauma problems.
BEAT provides a range of evidence based interventions to improve mental health outcomes for the young person.

Core work activities include Early Intervention, Early Detection and Prevention, including Health Promotion and improved resilience building strategies for young people of the service.

The role also includes working with the young person's family, providing family work, in collaboration with other members of the team.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

Please note:

A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Essential Criteria:

Qualification:
Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker

Registration:
Full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers eligibility to be a member of the AASW

Selection Criteria:

Experience working with young people, including adolescents, and their families with complex mental health issues, such as psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorder, complex trauma, depression, & anxiety.
Comprehensive knowledge of Early Intervention principles in the management of mental illness.
Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting and awareness of the Mental Health Act 200
Demonstrated clinical proficiency in assessment and treatment of mental illness such as psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorder, complex trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties.
Current drivers licence valid in Australia.

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**Applications Close: 12th March 2023