Mental Health Clinician

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District._

$72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Full Time** |**Nowra **|**REQ583175 **| Grade**: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist **|** **Applications close**: 6 July 2025

This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 8 February 2026 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

The Mental Health Clinical position involves the provision of assessment, evidence based treatment and case management services to young persons referred to the service with psychological disorders and psychiatric illnesses. It is based within a multidisciplinary community mental health team.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

In the Shoalhaven, on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the _Child Safe Standards._ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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