Mental Health Clinician

3 weeks ago

District of Woden Valley, Australia Canberra Health Services Full time

Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability (

Job Number

02NRW)

Description

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary 11 month contract with possibility of permanency.

Classification: Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist Level 2 (PN 29218)

Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 2 or Psychologist Level P2 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

Salary for HP2: $89,134 - $106,625 (Plus 12% Super)

Salary for P2: $89,134 - $115,738 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT

Section: Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability

Closing Date: 21 August 2025

What Can We Offer You

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

12% Superannuation.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to discounted gym membership.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About

About the Role:

The Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability (MHS-ID) is a specialist short-term assessment and consultation service which aims to improve the clinical outcomes for people with intellectual disability and co-occurring mental illness. The team provides a service to people with intellectual disability, aged 17 and over and residing in the ACT, who have a known or suspected mental illness/disorder. The team provides collaborative care involving the person, their families/carers and community support services. Under the direction of the Team Manager, the HPO2 will provide expertise in consultation, liaison, support, education and training to agencies, carers and families. The role will also require the team member to undertake professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

  • Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hayley McKenna on (02) 5124 1144 or at Hayley.McKenna@act.gov.au

Job

: Allied Health

Salary Range

: 89,134.00 - 106,625.00

Contact Name

: Hayley McKenna

Contact Email

: Hayley.McKenna@act.gov.au

Closing Date

: 21/Aug/2025, 1:59:00 PM
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