Mental Health Clinician HP3 Aboriginal Identified, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguar

NSW Health
AU - wagga wagga
April 29, 2025

Employment Type :
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification :
OT3, SW3, CNS2
Remuneration :
dependent on grade classification plus superannuation
Hours Per Week :
38
Requisition ID :
REQ568075
Applications close:
Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 11:
59pm AEST
Position Title:
Mental Health Clinician (HP3) Aboriginal Identified, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Safeguards (Multi Disc. Allied Health) Wagga- Wagga - PFT

This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.

For more information on cultural support contact Grantley Creighton on We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs and broaden your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
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The Role
To provide a responsive community based assessment and intervention service for young people with complex mental health needs in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. Providing mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination by incorporating discipline specific recommendations to the identification and formulation for young people and their families who are experiencing crisis or mental health complexity.
The Safeguard Service team which is community based and will provide rapid, mobile, intensive and flexible short term delivery of skilled evidence based interventions to improve outcomes for young people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Essential Requirements

This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977.
Allied Health Staff (OT3; SW3) - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers. To be appointed as a Level 3 Health Professional, evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 3 practitioner.
Nursing Staff (CNS2) - Qualified as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with post-registration qualifications relevant to the position, with a minimum of at least 3 years' full time equivalent experience in the management of clients with mental health conditions.
Valid unrestricted Driver Licence for use in NSW and Australia.
Valid NSW Employee Working With Children Check.

Salary And Benefits
Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

Additional allowances and salary packaging options.
Fitness Passport (if eligible).
Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

Describe a situation where you effectively utilise negotiation and influencing skills to secure resources from multi-disciplinary teams for the benefit of patient outcomes. Please outline the strategies you employed, and how you ensured successful collaboration, and identify the key factors that contributed to your success.
Please share a specific example that highlights your proficiency in delivering high quality mental health care to vulnerable populations. How did you tailor your approach to meet the unique needs of these individuals, and what outcomes did you achieve as a result?
Please provide an example of a time when you had to navigate challenging ethical or legal considerations in your clinical practice. How did you approach and resolve these challenges?

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Applications Close:
Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 11:
59pm AEST
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