Mental Health Professional-Community Health(Bankstown)-Perm P/T

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Mental Health Professional-Community Health(Bankstown)-Perm P/T Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 1/2; Registered Nurse; Psychologist Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications: Hours Per Week: 30 Requisition ID: REQ52986 Classifications/Awards: NSW Health Professionals (State) Award: Occupational Therapist 1/2: $30.85 - $44.69 Social Work Level 1/2: $30.85 - $44.69 Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award: Registered Nurse: $31.58 - $44.34 Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award: Psychologist: $32.58 - $48.44 Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. South Western Sydney is an exciting, interesting and dynamic place to live and work. South Western Sydney is home to a mixture of metropolitan and rural communities which is culturally diverse. South Western Sydney has a very significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, especially in Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Camden, Wingecarribee and Liverpool. South Western Sydney Local Health District’s vision is to promote the health of the residents of the District using our health services through the delivery of high quality patient centered health care. SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services is Transforming Your Experience. Our culture at South Western Sydney Local Health District enables excellence and accountability, values our people and supports positive leadership and teamwork. We uphold the values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Where you'll be working: You will be joining a multidisciplinary team within the Bankstown Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS). ICAMHS specialises in mental health services for children and adolescent aged between 2-17 years and their families/carers. As an ICAMHS Mental Health Professional you will provide assessment and treatment to consumers with moderate-severe mental health problems and you will work within an evidence-based and culturally appropriate framework. Collaboration with key stakeholders and consumer’s families/carers is essential. The position is available 0.8FTE or four days a week. Equal Employment Opportunity South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. What you'll be doing The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required. Selection Criteria: Demonstrated experience in providing evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer’s families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007. Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process. Demonstrated ability and experience in providing evidence based individual and family assessment and intervention with children and adolescents who have mental health issues, including their families. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in crisis/risk management of children and/or adolescents with mental health issues. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate clinical records and activity; both written and computer based. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact David Wilson on [email protected] or 0439 791 624 Applications Close: 25/07/18 Interview Date Range: 06/08/18 - 10/08/18