Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician - Sutherland MHS

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Mental Health Clinician, Team 2 - Community - Sutherland Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part 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: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ603462

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 21 September 2025

Are you a motivated Mental Health Clinician wanting to work in an innovative team leading the way in recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centred care? We pride ourselves on our teamwork - come and join our team

Full Time or Part Time hours available.

For more information we encourage you to contact Peter Griffiths on peter.griffiths@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 29 September 2025 and 3 October 2025

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

Where you'll be working

Sutherland Community Mental Health, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Information And Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/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).
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (nursing only).

Selection Criteria

• 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).
• Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness in a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in time management.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant available for support.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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