Mental Health Clinician

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in New South Wales is looking for a Part-Time Health Clinician to join their Acute Community Mental Health Team. The role involves conducting mental health assessments, providing treatment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates must have current AHPRA registration and experience in case management. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for research-driven practice

Clear pathways for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA for relevant discipline.
• Extensive case management/care coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Current NSW Driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health triage and assessments for consumers in the community.
• Conduct mental health assessments in Ryde ED after hours.
• Offer short-term mental health treatment in the community as an alternative to hospital.
• Participate in collaborative care-planning for consumers transitioning between hospital and community.

Skills

Mental Health triage and assessments

Case management/care coordination

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a clinician with a strong interest in and commitment to Mental Health to join the experienced and dedicated Acute Community Mental Health Team at Ryde Community Mental Health Centre.

Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 24
Salary per hour: Allied Health Professionals (Level 1/2): $37.03 - $52.83 per hour, Psychologist: $39.01 - $57.10 per hour, Registered Nurse: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.

What you'll be doing
The Ryde Acute Team model of care provides a combination of short-term and medium to longer-term support in the form of a multidisciplinary team approach to collaborative care, including:

• Mental Health triage and assessments for consumers within the community experiencing acute mental health problems.
• Mental health assessments in Ryde ED after hours.
• Short term mental health treatment in the community often as an alternative to hospital, including care coordination and longer-term case management as clinically indicated.
• Collaborative care-planning for consumers transferring between hospital and community, follow up support and onward referrals where appropriate.
• Brief therapeutic interventions such as BIC based on Project Air model for Personality Disorders.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team across a 7-day rotating roster with morning and afternoon shifts.

Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
• Extensive case management/care co-ordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Current NSW Driver's licence.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close: 21 October 2025
Tentative Interview Date: 22 October 2025 - 24 October 2025