Be yourself, because together we make a difference.

At Hunter Primary Care we recognise you; we respect who you are and what your individuality, skills, experience and talents can bring to the team. It’s your journey, Grow with us!

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Are you a Mental Health clinician, looking for a role that offers the autonomy to utilise your unique mental health skills and make a real difference?
• Do you enjoy working in the community supporting people to achieve their potential?
• Do you want to work within a supportive, friendly team and dynamic workplace?
• Centre based and outreach to support clients with enduring mental health and psychosocial needs, living in the Greater Newcastle and Maitland areas.

A rewarding part time opportunity to partner with people to optimise their wellbeing and reach their potential by identifying unmet needs, reducing barriers to achieving individual goals and facilitating referral and linkage to clinical and non-clinical services in the primary care sector. We offer flexibility within a supportive team with strong clinical leadership support and opportunities for professional development.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualifications and AHPRA or AASW accreditation
• Min. three years’ clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of community based mental health services including care coordination, crisis intervention and/or assertive community treatment
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage with vulnerable people and diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously within a strong clinical governance framework
• Vaccinations as required in line with Hunter Primary Care policies
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
• Recent or new (employer facilitated) Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Hunter Primary Care offers you:

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development leave, study leave and clinical supervision
• Paid mental health leave
• Paid cultural connection leave
• Employee Assistance Program

We listen. Care. Connect. For further information regarding this position, please contact Emily Pile on 4015 3425 or visit our website.

HOW TO APPLY

HPC is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require assistance to submit your application, please contact our People & Culture team on 02 4925 2259.

Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received; we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found. To apply for this position, click on the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter.

We encourage people with lived experience of diversity to apply, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.