▷ [High Salary] Mental Health Professional - Acute Care Team - Incentives Offered

Mental Health Professional - Acute Care Team - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ615142 Requisition #

Be part of a passionate team transforming lives—where your mental health expertise truly matters.

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging + incentives

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist

Location: Taree Community Health Service

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ615142

Applications Close: Monday, 3rd November 2025

Overview

Join a passionate team making a real difference in community mental health. At Manning Mental Health Service, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team delivering acute outpatient care across the Lower Mid North Coast. We provide timely consultation, assessment, treatment, and follow‑up support to adults and their families, with a strong focus on recovery and continuity of care. Our service plays a key role in helping consumers transition from hospital to home, offering medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and coordinated support with local services. As part of the Acute Care Team, you’ll work across a dynamic 7‑day rotating roster where every day brings meaningful impact.

About You

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Mental Health Professional who brings both clinical expertise and a collaborative spirit to our team. You’ll value person‑centred care, be committed to supporting consumers and their families through their mental health recovery journey, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You have strong interpersonal skills, a trauma‑informed approach, and the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of contemporary mental health service delivery, including intake, shared care models, and family‑inclusive practice. You’ll be confident in navigating complex situations, communicating with a range of stakeholders, and providing high‑quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

- Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, and be eligible or a member of the relevant professional association or hold provisional/general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

- Proximity to shopping and other services

- Monthly allocated days off (for full‑time employees)

- 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time employees)

- Paid parental leave (eligible employees) – fostering work‑life balance

- Fitness Passport for health and well‑being – discounted gym options for you and your family

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

- * Based on a minimum 18‑month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part‑time and contract employees will be pro‑rated. If your contract ends before the agreed completion, you may need to repay a portion of the incentive. For details, contact the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, full or part‑time and temporary full or part‑time vacancies.

- This position is full time; part‑time arrangements may be considered.

- We cannot accommodate visa sponsorship.

Need more information?
1) Visit the position description link
2) Learn about applying for this position
For role‑related queries, contact Renae Blanch at Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria within the position description. For assistance, visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource for Indigenous applicants. Details: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment and upholding child‑safe standards. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request. For confidentiality support, contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au

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