Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Mental Health Clinician - St George MHS role at NSW Health. The Acute Care Team at St George Mental Health Service 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. This role is challenging and ideal for someone who is looking at developing their skills and experience and making a positive difference in peoples' lives.

Where you'll be working

Acute Care Team, St George Community Mental Health, based at Kirk Place, Kogarah.

Employment details

• 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
• Location: Kogarah, Sydney
• Applications close date: 7 September 2025
• Requisition ID: REQ601030

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 15 September 2025 and 19 September 2025.

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

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for membership with AASW.
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Psychology (four-year degree with a major in Psychology) and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia and with AHPRA.
• Current registration with AHPRA for Nursing (or be eligible for registration).
• Demonstrated core competency skills in mental health interventions in the community, with experience in comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning 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.
• 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 an acute community mental health setting.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence.

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 for meal & entertainment and Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• 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)

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 provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

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