Mental Health Clinician, Team 3 Community - St George MHS

About the role

The SESLHD Mental Health Service provides care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. Services are provided within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment, treatment and management to individuals with mental illness in a community setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that promote recovery and well-being.
• Engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences, and involve them in decision-making processes.
• Utilize computer literacy skills to access and document patient information efficiently.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and maintain professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualification in Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Psychologist, as per Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
• Full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience in mental health assessment, treatment, and management.
• Commitment to a consumer-focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current drivers license (or willingness to travel).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Psychologist with a four-year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using computers and software for patient documentation.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Career development opportunities, including Continuing Education allowance and potential regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status (Nursing only).

Pay

$79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum, plus superannuation.

Schedule

38 hours per week.