Mental Health Clinician (Allied Health), Acute Care Team (ACT) -Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $113,226.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ575045
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 1 June 2025

An exciting opportunity exists to work as part of the Acute Care Mental Health Team at Sutherland Mental Health Service. The team provides acute care and crisis services to mental health clients in the Sutherland catchment area, or who present to the emergency department of Sutherland Hospital. The role is a challenging one and ideal for someone who is looking at developing their skills and experience and making a positive difference in peoples’ lives.

This position will plan, coordinate and deliver high quality acute mental health care to consumers consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The hours of work involve a 7 day rotating roster with morning and afternoon shifts. The role involves a range of specialist mental health interventions within a multidisciplinary team including triage, comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, clinical formulation, management of risks and safety planning, brief psycho-education and close liaison with all relevant stakeholders as part of collaborative care and discharge planning.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

For more information we encourage you to contact Sarah Akkawy on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 9 June 2025 and 13 June 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Acute Care Team, Sutherland Community Mental Health, based at The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health interventions in the Community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and the provision of collaborative care and discharge planning
3. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
4. Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder
5. Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters
6. Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
7. Understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused and strengths based practices in acute community mental health setting
8. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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