Acute Mental Health Clinician - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9K

Meal & entertainment benefits

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a part-time Mental Health Clinician in the Acute Care Team at Sutherland MHS. The role focuses on delivering high-quality acute mental health care to consumers, with a 7-day rotating roster, and a commitment to collaborative care within hospital and community settings.

The position offers flexible hours, professional development opportunities and supportive supervision to enhance clinical practice while balancing personal

Qualifications

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications with current registration (AHPRA) or eligibility; Nurse or Psychologist registration as applicable.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in mental health interventions and experience with assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality acute mental health care to consumers in line with SESLHD policies and standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; perform triage, comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and safety planning; support discharge planning.

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a part-time Mental Health Clinician in the Acute Care Team at Sutherland MHS. The role focuses on delivering high-quality acute mental health care to consumers, with a 7-day rotating roster, and a commitment to collaborative care within hospital and community settings.

The position offers flexible hours, professional development opportunities and supportive supervision to enhance clinical practice while balancing personal