Mental Health Nurse

Make this role your own - Are you a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Mental Health Nurse?
Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician to take on a clinical lead role within a multi-disciplinary residential service

The position available is:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Part-time hours negotiable
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

About the Location

The HASI Plus program provides support to individuals across the Tamworth and Hunter region. This is an autonomous role that offers flexibility in managing your own schedule. The position is primarily based in Tamworth, with some travel required to the Hunter.

Relocation assistance may be considered for the right applicant.

About the Opportunity

Step into a pivotal clinical leadership role with one of Australia's most respected mental health support providers. Based in the New England and Hunter regions, the Mental Health Clinician with the HASI Plus program offers the chance to make lasting impact in the lives of people with complex mental health issues. HASI Plus is a dynamic, collaborative residential support initiative delivered by Flourish Australia in partnership with the Hunter New England Local Health District.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll be at the heart of this mission - offering expert clinical guidance, championing recovery-oriented care, and working closely with participants, families, carers, and a broad network of stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in shaping service delivery through in-house training, strategic partnerships with NSW Health, and ongoing professional collaboration across the allied health sector.

About You

In this role, you'll design and deliver proactive, person-led interventions that empower individuals to better understand their mental health, build resilience and develop opportunities for community integration. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, independent role and is ready to take the clinical lead in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Lead with confidence - Work autonomously, show initiative and guide clinical practice with clarity and compassion.
• Bring clinical expertise - Apply a deep understanding of mental health interventions to support meaningful outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships - Collaborate with allied health professionals and community networks to expand choice and support for participants.
• Champion recovery - Embed person-led, recovery-oriented practices into every aspect of care.
• Empower others - Deliver psycho-education and training to build the capacity of non-clinical staff and strengthen the whole team.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health disciplines recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector
2. Eligibility for membership of the appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA, AASW)
3. Specialist mental health skills and experience working in a clinical setting.
4. Ability to assess performance deficiencies and invoke reasonable effective and supportive programs for improvement
5. Advanced understanding and demonstrated application of recovery-oriented services
6. Maintain a current Australian Driver's Licence

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Exclusive Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive inductionprogram
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Apply now

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