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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Mental Health Clinician- Homelessness Mental Health Team

Kingswood

FULL TIME

September 18, 2024

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ515558
Application Close: 01/10/2024
This position is dependent on Qualifications:
Social Worker Level 1/2 - $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum
Registered Nurse - $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum


With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.


About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

The Mental Health Clinician will be part of the Homelessness Mental Health Team that provides assessments and interventions to a caseload of consumers experiencing homelessness. Within this imperative role, you will be required to perform duties in accordance with recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices and contribute to strengthening partnerships with mental health services and housing service providers.

This role will see you provide comprehensive mental health service provision within professional scope of practice who may present with a range of unmet needs. The incumbent will coordinate the provision of relevant mental health and support services for consumers as required and actively participate in clinical review, case conferences, team meetings, in-services, and educational activities.

We invite you in contributing to the success of your local health community. Apply Today!


Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport


NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role:
  • Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or for Social Workers eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
  • Demonstrated experience in mental health assessments, providing care to people with mental health issues together with demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act and related legislation.
  • Demonstrated reasoning skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as the ability to work effectively with service partners to support consumers’ recovery.
  • An understanding of recovery orientated care with demonstrated ability to meaningfully collaborate with consumers and their family and carers regarding mental health service provision.
  • Able to participate as a member of the team in quality improvement strategies, development of policies and procedures and clinical research.
  • Excellent level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills.
  • Computer competency including demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems used in Health settings.
  • Current unrestricted class C NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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 Jessica Chua on Jessica.Chua1@health.nsw.gov.au

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