Community Mental Health, Adult Clinician

Community Mental Health, Adult Clinician - Goulburn & Yass - Incentives Offered

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The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Goulburn & Yass

Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications

Remuneration:

• Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
• Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
• Psychologist: $77,358 - $113,226 per annum
• Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
• Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
• Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604189

Applications Close: 19 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Rural Incentive: This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000

• Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist OR Tertiary qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice including conducting mental health assessments, and the provision of evidence based interventions for people who are experiencing mental illness.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
• Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths based approach to the care of mental health consumers.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to drive/travel as required, including long distances.

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. For confidential support, contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au.

For role related queries, contact Robert Adams at Robert.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 4825 4777.