Community Mental Health Clinician

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time


Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152 - $101,299 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ599499

We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our clinical team.

About the Role Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provide specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

The Acute Care Service model of care provides:

Mental Health assessments to consumers within the community experiencing acute mental health problems (including a rapid response when indicated) and determining an appropriate pathway to care (e.g., community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment).Short term mental health treatment in the community often as an alternative tohospital.In reach to hospital to promote effective follow up post mental healthadmission.Collaborative care for consumers transferring between hospital and community.The model provides short term mental health interventions in the community for consumers experiencing mental health distress. Once the symptoms have resolved and the presentation is no longer acute the team collaborate with other stakeholders for the most appropriate ongoing care and treatment. For more information, please view the Position Description Ideal Candidate
  • Recognised nursing tertiary qualifications, current nursing registration with AHPRA.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  • Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.

Benefits and Perks

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit s

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015) .

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 1 September 2025

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