Senior Mental Health Clinician

Join to apply for the Senior Mental Health Clinician - SESLHD MHS role at NSW Health1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Mental Health Clinician - SESLHD MHS role at NSW Health Senior Mental Health Clinician, Assertive Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $39.01 - $65.22 per hour, plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 32 Requisition ID: REQ596877 Location: Caringbah, Sydney Applications close date: 17 August 2025 Come Work With UsAre you an experienced Mental Health Clinician keen to obtain or further your experience working with and helping consumers in crisis? Come and join our innovative multidisciplinary Assertive Suicide Prevention Outreach team (SPOT).
We need youFor more information we encourage you to contact Nicole Lino on Nicole.
Lino@health.nsw.gov.au 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 Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT), located at Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service based on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah and SESLHD MHS locations.
Additional Information And Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent 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 $9 K for living expenses and $2.6 K 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 To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible Social Work OR Occupational Therapy qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award; or qualifications in psychology with a minimum four year degree with a major in psychology and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia; or current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with at least five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience and post graduate qualifications relevant to area of specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the employer and registration with AHPRADemonstrated extensive clinical experience working in suicide and mental health interventions with people with an acute mental illness; including understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused, recovery oriented and strengths-based practices in community health setting Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients and staff.
Lived experience of suicidal thoughts or attempts, caring for someone who is or has been suicidal, or bereaved by suicide; with a strong personal commitment to SESLHD's goal of reducing suicides in the community.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
Current NSW Driver's Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position 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.
Reasonable Adjustment 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 SESLHD-Recruitment-Mental Health@health.nsw.gov.au 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 (SESLHD-Aboriginal Workforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2x Get notified about new Mental Health Clinician jobs in Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia.
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