Clinical Psychologist - Care Coordination Team Mental Health

Employment Type :  Permanent Full Time

Position Classification :  Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration : $ - $ per week

Hours Per Week :  38

Requisition ID :  REQ468907

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

Central Coast Local Health District are seeking a dynamic, caring and passionate Clinical Psychologist to join our supportive Adult Mental Health Team in the Kincumber Health Centre.

The Care Coordination Team provides non-acute assessment, clinical follow up and treatment (group and individual), care planning, and case management, for clients presenting with high moderate to severe mental illness including those clients requiring treatment under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.

The Team liaise closely with local General Practitioners and other service providers to assist clients to develop sustainable support networks and promote positive mental health outcomes. All aspects of service design and delivery are recovery oriented and therefore client-centred and collaborative, family inclusive and trauma-informed. All Psychologists employed within the CCLHD are members of the Psychology Department. The Department monitors adherence to the professional code of conduct, promotes excellence and provides opportunities for ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Fleet Cars available to use when travelling from site to site and where required to visit homes.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

About You

Where You'll Be Working

The position of Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Care Coordination Team exists within the Central Coast Local Health District Mental Health Service.

The role is based on the beautiful Central Coast at our Kincumber Health Centre, This can involve home visits to patients and may also involve working from other locations across the district. Fleet cars are available to assist with travel and a valid Australian Drivers Licence is required for the role.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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