Mental Health Professional

Join a compassionate team making a real difference in the lives of older people—where your impact starts in the community and is backed by strong support and professional growth.

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

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

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

Location: Taree Community Health Service

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611661

Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd November 2025

About us:

Manning Mental Health Service is made up of Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care Teams. We operate as an acute outpatient mental health service who provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow up of adults and their families within the Lower Mid North Coast community.

Our service supports consumers with transition from hospital into the community through medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, organising of psychiatry reviews and liaising with support services.

About the role:

Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) services are a clinical stream of public mental health services generally provided to people aged 65 years and over, and 50 years and over for Aboriginal people. OPMH services include: multidisciplinary community, outreaching into hospital wards and community OPMH partnership services (including residential services) and programs.

You will be supported through orientation, ongoing in-service and encouragement to complete in house/external training where relevant to role. You will also be supported by the Service Manager and Clinical Coordinator.

About you:

You will have experience or a strong interest in supporting older people who are experiencing mental ill health or who may be at high risk of developing mental health problems. The community based position will require you to provide intervention and consultation to older individuals in the home, community health setting and Residential Aged Care Facilities.

Requirements:

• Recognised and accredited tertiary qualification and registration (or eligibility for) with the relevant board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership of the relevant association, in one of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, occupational therapy or nursing.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• 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:

• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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