Mental Health Clinician, Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $60.12 - $67.83 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ595058
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 17 August 2025

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Mental Health Clinicians wanting to help mental health consumers in times of crisis in the community setting as part of our innovative PACER team. Sound like you?

For more information we encourage you to contact Bianca Prnjatovic on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 25 August 2025 and 29 August 2025

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

Where you'll be working

Based at ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick. The PACER Clinician is based within Eastern Suburbs Community Mental Health Service and will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police (Eastern Beaches Local Area Command) managing mental health related cases in the community. The PACER Clinician is a response requested by an operational police unit and provides mental health intervention and undertakes triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part 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).

Selection Criteria:

Willingness to undertake alcohol and drug training and apply to a range of work practices.

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 AHPRA including relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation; Recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and min 8 years’ experience post full registration.
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Police, Ambulance, Emergency Department staff, GP's, Psychiatrists, private allied health providers and Government and Non-Government providers as part of maintaining patient wellbeing and mental state.
3. Demonstrated ability to comply with protocols in relation to staff safety in all service provision settings, maintaining patient case records, and following clear lines in relation to clinical accountability.
4. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
5. Current registration as an Accredited Person under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 or willingness to work towards achieving this.
6. Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning and coordination with mental health consumers in a community setting within a strengths and recovery oriented framework.
7. Current NSW unrestricted drivers licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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