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Mental Health Clinician

Western Sydney Local Health DistrictSydney, New South Wales, Australia

2 days ago

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Make real impact in homelessness and mental health

Collaborate with passionate, expert clinicians

Grow your skills through innovation and support

Support vulnerable communities with acute mental health care. Drive change, lead interventions, and empower recovery every day. Apply Now!

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

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

Remuneration : Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week : 38

Location : Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers diverse and innovative mental health services at Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House).

Home to ICH, D&A, and Community Mental Health Teams
Includes Acute Care, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care teams
Serves Auburn, Blacktown and wider Western Sydney
Delivers primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care
Committed to collaboration, respect, empowerment and quality

What You'll Be Doing

Join a dedicated team delivering acute mental health care to people experiencing homelessness in the community. Work collaboratively to support recovery, improve services, and drive systemic change. You will be responsible for :

Delivering evidence-based assessments, crisis care and treatment

Collaborating with families, carers, GPs and other agencies

Leading care planning, advocacy and coordinated support

Participating in service improvement, evaluation and education

Maintaining quality documentation, safety standards and teamwork

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications : Relevant Tertiary qualification as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist

Registration : Full Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, Or eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers

Selection Criteria

Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of collaborative care and discharge planning

Understanding of Mental Health / Psychiatry service / crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis / acute management service.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers / carers / families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.

Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills.

Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.

Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.

Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).

Current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 acceptable) and willing to use it for work purpose.

Requisition ID : REQ584534

Applications Close : 14th July 2025.

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For inquiries about the role, contact Suman Chhetri on 0450 704 226 or suman.chhetri@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https : / / www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au / .

Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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