• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
• Team: Care Coordination Team
• Remuneration: Dependant on qualifications
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Location: Citigate Centre, Wyoming
• Requisition ID: REQ668629

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast, and we are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join our Care Coordination Team.

About the Opportunity

As a Mental Health Clinician within the Care Coordination Team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, community-based mental health care to adults experiencing mental illness and mental health concerns. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, care coordination, support, and advocacy to help clients achieve positive and sustainable mental health outcomes.

This position plays an important role in supporting recovery-focused care and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. In this role you will:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop collaborative, person-centred care plans and recovery goals.
• Manage an allocated caseload, providing ongoing care coordination, support, and monitoring for consumers receiving voluntary and involuntary treatment.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, general practitioners, and community service providers to promote holistic care and positive outcomes.
• Support clients to navigate health and social service systems, facilitating access to specialist services, housing, community supports, and other relevant resources.
• Provide culturally appropriate mental health care, advocacy, education, and support, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal consumers and their communities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Community Welfare, Social Work, or Nursing, or a qualification as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, with relevant professional registration where applicable.
• Demonstrated experience delivering effective mental health assessment, treatment, support, and care coordination within community and/or mental health settings.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the social and emotional wellbeing issues experienced by Aboriginal people, with the ability to provide culturally appropriate care and advocacy.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• A commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred care and promoting positive mental health outcomes for consumers, families, and carers.
• A current NSW Driver Licence.

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

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• 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.
• Professional Development: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
• Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Need More Information?

Sheree Dimitrescu

Phone: 0414 192 221

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician (Targeted) - Central Coast Local Health District enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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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.

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:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

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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