Mental Health Clinician, Acute Access Service

Overview

Mental Health Clinician, Acute Access Service - Location Negotiable - Incentives Offered

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Negotiable across Southern NSW Health LHD sites

Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ605224

Applications Close: 19 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000 (dependent on location)

What You'll Be Doing

The Mental Health Acute Access Service (Access) facilitates timely access to specialised mental health support for people who present with acute mental health issues in the community or within a hospital setting. Access provides recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed support with timely and equitable access to mental health, drug and alcohol services via the NSW Mental Health Triage lines. Access clinicians also complete mental health assessments and provide virtual brief intervention mental health support to people in the community.

Make a real difference by supporting mental health recovery where people live, work, and thrive as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and resilience.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• At least 1 year's professional experience post‑qualification, preferably in a mental health setting, or demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice including conducting assessments and providing evidence‑based interventions for people experiencing mental illness, distress, acute psychological distress, or alcohol and other drug issues.
• Understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and current national and state mental health initiatives and strategic directions.
• Understanding of mental health rehabilitation and recovery concepts, with a collaborative, strengths‑based approach to care.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills to engage with consumers, families, carers and stakeholders, and high computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.

Support and Benefits

• Eligible for NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise and supports your development and lifestyle
• Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government for those relocating

Information for Applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing gaps in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants through NSW Health recruitment.

This is a Category A position. Applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy requirements.

Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences to the workforce. If you require accommodations, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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

Role Questions

For role related queries, contact Tracy Bolton at Tracy.Bolton@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 677 063.

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