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The Area lies west of the Blue Mountains, extending from Bathurst in the east to the northern and southern state borders covering 444,586 square kilometres, and representing more than 55% of New South Wales. The Area has 28 Local Government Areas (LGAs), of which nine are classified as remote or very remote. The main industries in the Area are agriculture, retail trades, health and community services. GWAHS has a population of approximately 294,000 people, with many people living in the LGAs of Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and Broken Hill. The remaining population is widely dispersed in small towns and rural centres. More than 21,000 people (7.3 percent) identify themselves as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The Area Health Service has full financial accountability for the services it provides and has as its principle responsibility the management and delivery of all state funded health services within the catchment population. The Chief Executive (CE) exercises day-to-day operational control and responsibility for health service delivery under delegation from the Minister. The functions of the Area Health Service are: To promote, protect and maintain the health of the residents within its area To manage hospitals and other health services under its control To consult and co-operate with other individuals and organisations concerned with promotion, protection and maintenance of health To plan future development of local health services To provide training and education to people providing health services To give residents outside the are access to its health services where appropriate To make available to the public reports, information and advice concerning health and the services available within the area The Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Service Area Administrative Centre located in Broken Hill provides services to the communities of the Remote and Mitchell Clusters. This area includes (but is not limited to) Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Menindee, Ivanhoe, Dareton, Balranald, Wentworth, Pooncarie, Tibooburra and White Cliffs. MHDA Services in the Remote and Mitchell Clusters provide a range of strategic development and clinical services across the lifespan. These include crisis intervention, mobile treatment, case management, acute inpatient services, psycho-education, respite accommodation, early intervention and treatment, rehabilitation, health promotion and prevention, staff development, quality initiatives and information development. The MHDA Service of the Remote and Mitchell Clusters supports employees to operate in a culturally sensitive and competent manner amongst the relevant Aboriginal communities of the region as well as demonstrate an understanding of the social and emotional issues experienced by Aboriginal people. Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community controlled health service, lead and governed by an all Aboriginal Board of Directors. We work in partnership with the Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS), Royal Flying Doctor Service and the University of Sydney Department of Rural Health. Through a unique management agreement, Maari Ma Health manages the Health Services in the communities of the Remote Cluster of Greater Western Area Health Service, outside Broken Hill; Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, Wilcannia and White Cliffs. Maari Ma Health has developed and is implementing a Chronic Disease Strategy with an emphasis on prevention, early detection and care. The Strategy has two primary streams; Healthy Start and Keeping Well, and is delivered in all community health services in the region and coordinated and supported through the Primary Health Care Support Team, based in Broken Hill. Maari Ma Health provides medical and primary health services at the Primary Health Care Service in Broken Hill. GWAHS and Maari Ma are collaborating to enable the provision of prevention, early detection and intervention and early treatment services for mental health and drug and alcohol, to be provided within the Maari Ma region. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) has been established and provides a framework for the funding, reporting and service delivery arrangements. The employee is a GWAHS employee but will be managed by Maari Ma within the Social, Emotional and Wellbeing Services. Reporting Relationship Operational: Team Leader, Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corportation Strategic: Clinical Leader - AMH Remote/Mitchell Clusters Purpose Of Position Undertake the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course. Under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide appropriate health care to consumers referred to the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to be a competent Mental Health Worker. Promote the mental health and well-being of the Aboriginal people and the wider communities and where possible, work in a holistic way to prevent the development of mental health problems and substance use problems. Ability to travel for training and to attend university study blocks is a requirement of the position. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria: Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (N.B. An applicant's race a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, ϳԹ); (Proof in writing of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent has been passed by a resolution at a Board meeting by an Aboriginal Incorporated Organisation may be required). Willingness and commitment to undertake the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course currently located at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and understanding of social and emotional issues experienced by Aboriginal people. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to work as an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Trainee under supervision, with comsumers who have mental health, trauma and drug and alcohol issues. Experience participating in and organising community development activity issues that address social and emotional health. Demonstrated effective written, computer and oral communication skills. Current Licence to drive in ϳԹ Duties CLINICAL (UNDER SUPERVISION): 1. Provide clinically competent care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and the wider community with a focus on social and emotional issues. 2. Provide and facilitate improved access to Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community. 3. Advocate and advise on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers at case discussions and legal hearings as appropriate to ensure that the needs are met. 4. Work collaboratively with families, communities, Government and non-Government agencies, health service staff and relevant support services to ensure consumer needs are met. 5. Undertake joint case management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. 6. Participate in clinical review and discharge planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people undergoing mental health and/or drug and alcohol treatment. 7. Maintain and complete accurate notes and other documentation in consumer/patient records as per relevant GWAHS and ϳԹ Health policyand Standards of Practice. 8. Assist in referrals for consumers to relevant health and other appropriate services. 9. Attend orientation, updates and meetings organised by the Area Coordinator, Aboriginal Mental Health and Clinical Leader, Aboriginal Mental Health, Remote/Mitchell Clusters. 10. Actively participate in team meeting's and other relevent meetings as directed by the Team Leader/Line Manager. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / HEALTH PROMOTION: 1. Support and participate in activities related to promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illness and/or substance use disorders (eg, Well Persons Health checks) 2. Participate in community development activities in local communities in accordance with local service planning and partnership arrangements. 3. Develop, implement and evaluate a mental health community education program. MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: 1. Attend relevant Mandatory training, seminars, forums and short courses as prioritised by the Manager of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services, in collaboration with the Area Coordinator, Aboriginal Mental Health 2. Maintain confidentiality by ensuring no information concerning patients, consumers or Health Service business is divulged or discussed with persons outside the health service or within the health service if the person is not involved in the treatment of the consumer or the business. 3. Maintain a professional and ethical relationship with university staff and fellow students whilst attending university residential blocks and in accordance with Greater Western Area Health Service and CSU Code of Conduct. EDUCATION: 1. Commitment to undertake and complete the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course currently located at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. 2. Encourage and educate mainstream mental health and drug and alcohol staff to undertake culturally appropriate assessment of and treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. 3. Participate in regular structured supervision with Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol structure and identified visiting Specialists. 4. Assist in the presentation of Cultural Awareness for non-indigenous mental health and drug and alcohol staff and other health personnel as appropriate. 5. Participate in culturally appropriate primary / early intervention mental health & drug and alcohol education programs for local communities. 6. Present reports to local mental health and drug and alcohol teams in accordance with the Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee Workload and Development Guidelines. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Meet performance targets as set out in the Aboriginal Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Trainee Workload and Development Guidelines. 2. Satisfactory academic performance within the three year time frame of the CSU program is a condition of continued employment in this position. 3. Understand the health workers responsibilities and legal obligations towards children, young people and their families under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1988. 4. Undertake risk assessment and mandatory reporting of risk of harm from abuse or neglect as per ϳԹ Health Circular 2001/123 - Protecting Children and Young People in conjunction with the ϳԹ Health Frontline Procedures for the Protection of Children and Young People. OTHER DUTIES: 1. Undertake other duties as directed by Team Leader/Line Manager. Employees: Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of others Cooperate with the health service management in the maintenance of a safe working environment by reporting all injuries, hazards and hazardous incidents to their immediate supervisor or to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Comply with any Safe Work Practice which has been established, including wearing any Personal Protective Equipment. Employees must not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare. Standard Requirements (All employees;) are required to abide by the Code of Conduct, maintain confidentiality and act professionally and within ethical boundaries are required to participate in the Performance Management process. Evaluation of performance will be based on achievement of performance goals and/ or overall performance in relation to Business Plans adhere to all policies, procedures and legislative requirements in relation to Anti Discrimination and Equity in Employment Opportunity requirements adhere to all policies, procedures and legislative requirements in relation to Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement and Principals of Multiculturalism Act 2000 are required to participate in continuous quality improvement activities and accreditation processes be aware of the Department of Health Environmental Policy and be committed to the Area Waste Management Policy for reduction and Minimisation of Waste must co-operate with the requirements of the Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases policy or, where this is refused, must acknowledge in writing their non-participation and understanding of the risks consequent upon non-participation abide by the GWAHS non-smoking policy at all facilities to attend mandatory training that is appropriate to their position. Criminal Record Check: Criminal Record Checks are conducted on all potential and current employees of the GWAHS Working with children check: Positions where the duties are primarily in direct contact with children and where that contact is unsupervised require a "working with children check" Immunisation Status Of Position: Category A - Contact with clients or contact with blood, body substances or infectious material. Staff Who have contact with clients and those working in laboratories and departments of forensic medicine/morgues. Employee Declaration I have read and understood the information contained within this Position Description. 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