Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Mental Health Clinician, Acute Care Team - St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type: 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: $36.39 - $57.10 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 14

Requisition ID: REQ605460

Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 28 September 2025

Come Work With Us An exciting opportunity exists to work as part of the Acute Care Mental Health Team at St George Mental Health Service. The team provides acute care and crisis services to mental health clients in the St George catchment area, or who present to the emergency department of St George Hospital. The role is a challenging one and ideal for someone who is looking at developing their skills and experience and making a positive difference in peoples' lives.

For more information we encourage you to contact Martha Kypreos on Martha.Kypreos@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 6 October 2025 and 10 October 2025

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

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working
Acute Care Team, St George Community Mental Health, based at Kirk Place, Kogarah.

Additional Information And Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent 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

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for membership with AASW. Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Psychology (with a minimum four-year degree with a major in Psychology and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia) and registered with AHPRA. Registered nurse with current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health interventions in the Community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and the provision of collaborative care and discharge planning.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused and strengths-based practices in acute community mental health setting.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

Additional Information

• 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 do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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 do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

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• Health Care Provider
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