Mental Health Professional

24 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Mental Health Professional role at Bendigo Advertiser. Be the calm in the chaos - join a team that's transforming mental health care, one call at a time.

Details
  • Remuneration: $36.38 - $67.15 per hour + super + salary packaging
  • Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  • Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Registered Nurse
  • Location: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
  • Hours per Week: 38
  • Requisition ID: REQ600172
  • Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

"I'm proud to lead a team where clinicians genuinely support each other, morale is strong, and workload is shared fairly." - Madi, Team Manager, HNE Mental Health Intake Services

About the Role
  • Lead mental health triage and assessments, ensuring timely, person-centred care coordination.
  • Deliver telehealth assessments for rural emergency departments via the Northern Mental Health Emergency Care – Rural Access Program (NMHEC – RAP).
  • Be part of our First Responder Program, supporting police and ambulance services with community mental health triage in real-time through telehealth.
  • Manage and process incoming referrals across the entire Hunter New England Mental Health service.
  • Orientation and continuous training will be provided to support your success.
About You / Requirements
  • Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What We Can Offer You
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  • For more information, see the Position Description or contact the recruiter as appropriate. You may also view: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
  • This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer.
  • We are an inclusive employer; we encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage of the process.
  • Contact: Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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