Mental Health Clinician, Team 1 - Community Mental Health - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ576452
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 1 June 2025

Are you a Mental Health Clinician looking for a change or want to obtain some clinical experience in the community setting? St George Community Mental Health are looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate mental health clinician to work as part of a well-established, contemporary multidisciplinary team. Sound like you?

The CMH Clinician will provide comprehensive strengths based and recovery focused assessments with consumers and the formulation of time limited packages of care signed off by consumers and their care givers. These packages will detail the clinical mental health services and other wraparound supports to be provided.

They will provide high quality evidence based clinical services including assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder. These interventions will be based on an appropriate model of practice as specified by the individual’s professional background, skills, and experience and will be informed by evidence based treatment guidelines.

For more information we encourage you to contact Samuel Johnson 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

Community Mental Health, St George Mental Health Service, Kirk Place, Kogarah. Close by to public transport, cafes and beaches.

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.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only).
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only).

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. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
3. Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning
4. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated skills in time management
6. Computer literacy skills
7. 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
2) Find out more about applying for this position

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.�...