Mental Health Professional

Join a team that's making a real impact - providing compassionate, community-based mental health care every day.

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

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

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

Location: Forster or Taree

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ603501

Applications Close: Wednesday, 17th September 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:

Join our supportive Continuing Care Team as a Mental Health Clinician and make a real difference in the lives of those in need. This full-time role offers the flexibility of a 5-day roster and the choice to be based in Forster or Taree - whichever location suits you best. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, ongoing care in a collaborative team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be supported through orientation, ongoing in-service, and you will be encouraged to complete in-house and external training where relevant.

About you:

We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic mental health professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering high-quality care. You'll be confident managing competing priorities within an acute mental health service and value working as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

You'll bring strong clinical knowledge and experience in mental health, along with a commitment to contemporary, person-centred care. A solid understanding of trauma-informed practice, shared care models, and family/carer-inclusive approaches is essential. Your ability to build effective therapeutic and professional relationships, alongside your collaborative communication style, will help drive positive outcomes for consumers and their support networks.

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

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:

• 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; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

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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.

Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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