Acute Mental Health Clinician — Part-Time

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 days off per year

Professional development opportunities

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician for the St George Mental Health Service Acute Care Team. This part-time role provides community-based and hospital-based mental health assessment and treatment, supporting recovery with flexible hours and a collaborative environment.

You will bring crisis intervention skills, strong communication, and the ability to work across settings to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professionals with mental health expertise and registration.
• Experience in adult mental health in acute or community settings.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in risk assessment and safety planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute mental health assessment and treatment within an existing team.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and psychologists to plan care.
• Support patient and family through recovery and discharge planning.
• Engage in person-centred, strengths-based mental health practice.

Job description

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician for the St George Mental Health Service Acute Care Team. This part-time role provides community-based and hospital-based mental health assessment and treatment, supporting recovery with flexible hours and a collaborative environment.

You will bring crisis intervention skills, strong communication, and the ability to work across settings to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.