Mental Health Professional

4 days ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Mental Health Professional role at Bendigo Advertiser. Be the calm in the chaos - join a team that's transforming mental health care, one call at a time.

Details
  • Remuneration: $ $67.15 per hour + super + salary packaging
  • Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  • Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Registered Nurse
  • Location: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
  • Hours per Week: 38
  • Requisition ID: REQ600172
  • Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

"I'm proud to lead a team where clinicians genuinely support each other, morale is strong, and workload is shared fairly." - Madi, Team Manager, HNE Mental Health Intake Services

About the Role
  • Lead mental health triage and assessments, ensuring timely, person-centred care coordination.
  • Deliver telehealth assessments for rural emergency departments via the Northern Mental Health Emergency Care – Rural Access Program (NMHEC – RAP).
  • Be part of our First Responder Program, supporting police and ambulance services with community mental health triage in real-time through telehealth.
  • Manage and process incoming referrals across the entire Hunter New England Mental Health service.
  • Orientation and continuous training will be provided to support your success.
About You / Requirements
  • Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What We Can Offer You
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  • For more information, see the Position Description or contact the recruiter as appropriate. You may also view:
  • This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer.
  • We are an inclusive employer; we encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage of the process.
  • Contact: for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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