Child And Adolescent Psychologist

Muse Psychology; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Australia is seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians for community mental health roles. These clinicians will support adults facing mental health crises through assessments, interventions, and care coordination. Applicants should have qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy, along with relevant experience and registration. This role offers diverse clinical opportunities within a supportive team environment across New South Wales.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility.
• Experience in acute and/or community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based acute mental health assessment and crisis response.
• Conduct triage, comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments.
• Provide short-term interventions, safety planning, and assertive outreach.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Care coordination

Education

Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mental Health Clinician – Community Mental Health

NSW Health - Regional Permanent Roles Available across NSW *
Start Date: ASAP
Employment: Permanent Full-Time

About the Role

QLD Health is seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join Community Mental Health and Acute Care Teams. These roles support adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises, delivering timely, community‑based assessment and intervention. While this role is advertised in Sydney, permanent regional opportunities across NSW offer exposure to diverse clinical settings and strong multidisciplinary support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver community‑based acute mental health assessment and crisis response
• Conduct triage, comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments
• Provide short‑term interventions, safety planning, and assertive outreach
• Coordinate care and referrals with internal and external services
• Work within Trauma‑Informed Care and Recovery‑oriented frameworks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings

Requirements

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility
• Experience in acute and/or community mental health settings
• Strong risk assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills
• NSW Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain)

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