Mental Health Clinician

Make a real impact in mental health while enjoying flexibility, support, and a team that backs your growth.

Remuneration: $73,427 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

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

Location: Negotiable across the New England North-West area

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600101

Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

Where you'll be working:

Join the dynamic and forward-thinking New England Northwest Acute Care Team, where your skills in mental health will make a real difference across diverse communities. Our team provides vital intake services and acute mental health care, using a flexible hybrid model that blends face-to-face and telehealth support. This innovative approach allows us to reach people where they are - and gives our clinicians the opportunity to work in a way that suits them.

With site location negotiable across our New England Northwest Mental Health Service sites, this role offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the chance to be part of a supportive and progressive team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes across the region.

About the role:

We're offering exciting opportunities to join the New England Northwest Acute Care Team in roles tailored to suit your lifestyle and professional goals. For clinicians seeking stability, multiple positions are available within our Intake stream, offering a permanent Monday to Friday roster - ideal for leaving shift work behind and embracing a consistent workweek. For those interested in a dynamic and varied schedule, we also have a position in our Acute stream, operating on a 7-day rotating roster designed to support work-life balance.

In either stream, you'll play a key role in delivering timely intake assessments, acute care interventions, and outreach support as part of a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, peer workers, and medical staff. Working within a progressive hybrid care model, you'll provide both face-to-face and telehealth support, ensuring access to high-quality mental health care across the region. You'll also contribute to broader service delivery through inreach support to other NENW Health Services, helping us build stronger, more connected care across our communities.

As a valued member of the team, you'll be well supported with regular structured clinical supervision, access to ongoing education, and guidance from both your Line Manager and Professional Leads. At NENW Mental Health Services, we're committed to your professional growth - you'll have opportunities to participate in internal in-service programs and be actively supported in meeting your continuing professional development (CPD) goals. We're here to help you thrive, develop, and make a lasting impact.

About you:

We're looking for a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll bring strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be key as you build meaningful relationships with consumers, families, and fellow professionals. Collaboration is at the heart of this role - working together to set goals, meet individual needs, and support each person in maintaining their highest possible level of health, wellbeing, and independence.

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), Nutrition, and Dietetics 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:

• This position is full time; however, job share and/or 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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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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