Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health

Job Description

Mental Health Registered Nurse – Mental Health Triage & Acute Assessment Team (MHAT) | Northern Territory

Up to $92/hr + super + allowances | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible short-term contracts

Join HealthX as an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact across the Northern Territory. Working within Mental Health Triage & Acute Assessment Teams (MHAT), you'll provide specialist assessment and intervention services while enjoying excellent pay, travel opportunities, and the chance to experience one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.

Why you'll love this opportunity

• Up to $92 per hour + super + allowances
  Competitive hourly rates with casual loading and applicable shift penalties.
• Travel and accommodation provided
  HealthX covers your travel and accommodation so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
• Flexible contract opportunities
  Short-term contracts with opportunities to extend based on service needs.
• Work within a specialist Mental Health Triage & Acute Assessment Team
  Utilise your assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and case management skills in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience the Northern Territory
  Discover vibrant cities, remote communities, stunning national parks, and some of Australia's most breathtaking landscapes.
• Dedicated consultant support
  Receive personalised support from your HealthX consultant throughout your entire contract.
• Simplified onboarding process
  Our in-house compliance team ensures a smooth and efficient onboarding experience.
• $500 referral bonus
  Know another great Mental Health Nurse? Receive a referral bonus for successful placements.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses to join Mental Health Triage & Acute Assessment Teams (MHAT) across the Northern Territory. These roles provide the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing acute mental health presentations while supporting recovery-focused care within community and hospital settings.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health triage and acute assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care.
• Manage an allocated caseload using evidence-based mental health practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans in collaboration with consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate high-quality, holistic care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with organisational policies and best-practice standards.

Locations – Northern Territory

• Darwin
• Palmerston
• Katherine
• Alice Springs
• Tennant Creek
• Nhulunbuy

(Opportunities vary throughout the year across multiple locations.)

Why choose nursing contracts in the Northern Territory

• Make a genuine difference in communities with high demand for experienced Mental Health clinicians.
• Gain valuable experience across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote healthcare settings.
• Expand your clinical expertise in acute mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
• Explore iconic destinations including Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Nitmiluk Gorge, and the Red Centre.
• Immerse yourself in rich Indigenous cultures and diverse local communities.
• Combine career progression with adventure, travel, and unforgettable experiences.

What you'll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1).
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate Mental Health nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Mental Health Triage and Acute Assessment.
• Experience providing recovery-oriented care and case management.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Current Australian working rights.

Due to the urgent commencement of these contracts, visa sponsorship is not available.

Why HealthX

At HealthX, we're more than a recruiter. We're a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of frontline nursing and the importance of providing genuine support to our clinicians.

When you join HealthX, you'll receive reliable pay, dedicated consultant support, and opportunities to work with leading public hospitals and health services across Australia. We're committed to helping you build a rewarding career while delivering exceptional care where it's needed most.

For a confidential discussion or to apply

• Tim Brown
  📧 tim.brown@healthx.com.au
  📞 0429 925 828