Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ667192
Applications Close: Sunday 5th July at 11:59pm
Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) for a dynamic opportunity as a Health Clinician Level 3 in our Suicide Prevention Team. Showcase your exceptional skills and contribute meaningfully to the Central Coast community services alongside our diverse Community Mental Health team.
About the Role
The suicide prevention outreach team (SPOT) at Wyong Hospital provides support to people in suicidal crisis across all phases of the CCLHD Suicide Prevention Pathway. This position will provide a timely and clinically appropriate response that supports people experiencing distress to remain in their community when safe to do so.
While this position is embedded in the CCLHD Mental Health Service it maintains a focus on suicide prevention for the wider LHD. This position will also participate in the delivery of training and resources to support the adoption of the Suicide Prevention pathway across the service.
This role is graded for the following:
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2.
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Clinical Psychologist.
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Occupational Therapist Level 3.
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Senior Psychologist.
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Social Worker Level 3.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
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You have demonstrated ability to provide evidence based mental health care including mental health care coordination to a case load of consumers in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting.
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You possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of people who are at risk of suicide, with the ability to form supportive therapeutic relationships with a consumer and with people experiencing distress or experiencing a personal crisis.
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You have demonstrated ability to utilise a broad range of communication, facilitation and negotiation skills in a wide variety of settings, including the ability to access computerised information systems and generate quality written reports as well as Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel as part of the role.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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