Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 ,Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4 Remuneration : Dependent on Qualifications  Hours Per Week : 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Requisition ID : REQ454347 Locations : Blacktown Hospital  Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3sRBCQLiUSE What you'll be doing The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will ensure systems, services and processes are established between Mental Health services and non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support at transitional points in care for Aboriginal people.   The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will co-ordinate a range of preventative, health and social care wrap around responses for Aboriginal consumers and create appropriate referral pathways. The role will work closely with the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce as well as Mental Health teams and services within WSLHD to ensure to that Aboriginal people accessing mental health services feel culturally safe and empowered in making decisions in regard to their health.   The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will also support clinical teams in the development of culturally informed assessment and treatment approaches, discharging planning and ensure the social, cultural, and historical contexts are at the forefront of services offered through mental health services. The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator ensures services build on the strengths, resources, and knowledge of Aboriginal consumers.   The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will be responsible for supporting the broader mental health service system (including Community Managed Organisations (CMOs) to increase their capacity to work with Aboriginal people, families and communities in a culturally safe manner.     The position may offer flexible working arrangements and potential overtime to allow for working afterhours shifts on Monday to Friday. Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District   Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff) Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary   Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW,  Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary  Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.  Please see essential criteria.  An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.   Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres St rait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application.  If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.   Essential Requirements:   Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or higher level  Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Psychologist, or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker (CNC requires at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the position). Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category):  Proof of Aboriginality Selection Criteria:  To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 19 Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health)(Djirruwang graduates only), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with experience in mental health and/or social emotional spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities and ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care in a person-centred and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in context of the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strength based approach. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop, review, implement and evaluate programs for service improvement and skills in providing education and supervision to support the Aboriginal Mental Health workforce Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Understanding of clinical governance and development of systems to deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care. Demonstrated high-level negotiation, communication and facilitation skills including delivering education and presentations to staff and managers and commitment service. Current unrestricted NSW drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description   2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Antoni Yesudoss on 0427 105 308 or Antoni.Yesudoss@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 23rd June 2024