Mental Health Clinician

4 weeks ago


Coffs Harbour City Council, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Location: NSW Health Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Join to apply for the Mental Health Clinician - EMHAART - Coffs Harbour role at NSW Health.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 13 September 2026)

Hours per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ598808

Advertising closes: 17 September 2025

Employment eligibility: NSW Health requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What You'll Be Doing

Provide triage, assessment, intervention and response to meet the Mental Health needs of people in the community, the community sector and primary care partners when they encounter mental health problems. Work collaboratively with other service providers/agencies to promote assertive and timely service delivery for clients in the provision of holistic evidence-based care in accordance with MNCLHD and Ministry of Health policies and directives.

About You

Qualifications/Registration (as a minimum):

  • Current Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
  • Bachelor of Social Work and eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
  • Current Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia; and
  • A minimum bachelor's degree in counselling or a related field; or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Bachelor of Health Science - Mental Health) with demonstrated competency to provide contemporary specialist mental health care, crisis assessment, care management, consultation and liaison services.

Note: This is a temporary contract with the possibility of ongoing employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities and experiences. We encourage you to request adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process.

Additional Information
  • This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directives for Category A positions prior to offer.
  • All new employees must comply with Occupational assessment screening and vaccination requirements.
  • Salary will be in accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification. Details are available on NSW Health careers pages.
  • A Talent Pool may be created for future roles and will remain valid for 18 months.
Role Contacts

For role-related queries: Matthew Pearce at Matthew.Pearce@health.nsw.gov.au

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries: MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

Job Function & Industry
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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