CAMHS Mental Heatlh Clinician

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income). For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1 Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ541307 Location: Broken Hill NSW What you'll be doing Provide community-based assessment, intervention, counselling, and therapeutic support for children and young people aged up to 18 years with mental health problems. Provide mental health education and training, promotion, and prevention activities. What is on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment.
• Novated leasing
• Remote Area Housing Benefit
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
• Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities

About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.

• Degree in either Psychology (4 year), Social Work, Health Science (Mental Health), or Nursing with registration/membership (or eligibility) of relevant professional association/board.
• Minimum 3 years experience in mental health assessment, management, and provision of therapeutic interventions including group work with children and young people, their families, and carers in a community setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the NSW Mental Health Act and the NSW Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a sole practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health services to children and young people, families, and carers.
• Demonstrated organisational, communication (both written and verbal), and intermediate level computer skills.
• Current license to drive in NSW and the willingness to travel within the District, with the possibility of overnight stays.

Need more information? For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Taylor on Applications Close: 16 January 2025 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people, and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr