Senior Mental Health Clinician

• Lead innovative recovery-focused mental health care in Western Sydney
• Empower consumers transitioning from hospital to community living
• Champion practice improvement and person-centred outcomes

Drive meaningful change in mental health by coordinating recovery-focused care for older adults transitioning to community living.

Previous candidates need not re-apply.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 19th July 2026)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Be part of something historic and transformative at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta — NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility, now evolving as part of Western Sydney Local Health District's new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.

Join a team that is:

• Leading the way in innovative, respectful and collaborative mental health care
• Supporting communities through primary to tertiary care
• Empowered by CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• Committed to continuous learning, clinical excellence and growth
• Driving the future of person-centred, recovery-oriented care in Western Sydney

What you'll be doing

As the Senior Mental Health Clinician for the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI), you'll play a pivotal role in helping long-stay adult patients with complex mental health and ageing issues transition safely and successfully back to community life.

You will:

• Deliver recovery-oriented, person-centred assessments, care planning and coordination for older adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Provide specialist consultation, supervision, mentorship and education across inpatient and community teams
• Lead practice change and service improvement, contributing to quality, safety and innovation in care delivery
• Collaborate with consumers, carers, RACFs, NGOs and multidisciplinary teams to enable holistic recovery and community reintegration
• Support evidence-based interventions that foster empowerment, independence and wellbeing

Why you'll love working with us

At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your expertise makes a real difference. You'll be part of a district passionate about improving mental health outcomes and building pathways to better lives.

Ready to shape the future of mental health care?

Join WSLHD and help drive recovery, respect and empowerment across Western Sydney.

Apply now to make your impact.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor degree or higher level
• Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Psychologist, or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker (Registered Nurse requires at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the position)

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with older people with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Proven recent experience in a mental health leadership and/or change management role.
• Proven clinical experience within a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to provide consultancy, supervision, education and training on clinical issues.
• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills with computer competence and literacy, including the use of database systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
• Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ622145

Applications Close: 7th December 2025

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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