Mental Health Clinician, Acute Access Service

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Location
: Negotiable across Southern NSW Health LHD sites

Position Classification
: Dependent upon qualifications

Remuneration
Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum

Psychologist: $77,358 - $113,226 per annum

Registered Nurse: $72, $101,299.48 per annum

Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ605224

Applications Close
: 19 September 2025

Interview Details
: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000 (dependent on location)
About The Service
Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People's Lives

Are you passionate about supporting mental wellness in the community?

At Southern, our Mental Health Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges - right where they live. You'll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience.

Make a real difference - support mental health recovery where people live, work, and thrive.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What You'll Be Doing
The Mental Health Acute Access Service (Access) facilitates timely access to specialised mental health support for people who present with acute mental health in the community, or within a hospital setting. Access provides recovery-orientated, trauma informed support with timely and equitable access to mental health drug and alcohol services via the NSW Mental Health Triage lines. Access clinicians also complete mental health assessments and virtual brief intervention mental health support to people in the community.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• At least 1 years' experience working professionally post attaining tertiary qualification and preferably a minimum of 1 year experience working in a mental health setting OR demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice including conducting mental health assessments, and the provision of evidence based interventions for people who are experiencing mental illness/distress, acute psychological distress and alcohol and other drug issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act and understanding of current National and State mental health initiatives and strategic directions.
• Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths based approach to the care of mental health consumers.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.

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.

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. For more information, please see

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