Mental Health Clinician

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District, Royal North Shore Hospital – St Leonards, is seeking a mental health clinician to deliver high-quality services for adults with complex needs. The role focuses on collaboration with carers, families and partner agencies within a multi-disciplinary team.

This NSW Health Category A position requires immunisation and screening per policy; applicants should meet the criteria outlined and upload vaccination evidence with their application.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as RN, Psychologist or OT, or eligibility for AASW membership.
• Ability to support personal recovery with evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for adults.
• Manage a defined caseload with complex needs.
• Collaborate with carers, families and a wide range of agencies.
• Act as a key member of the MDT to provide assessment and interventions.

Skills

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Recovery-focused interventions

Education

AHPRA registered or eligibility for AASW

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District – St Leonards Park NSW

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, community mental health team. Full-time role available.

Employment Type

PermanentFull Time

Position Classification

Dependent on qualification

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ705052

Salary per week:

Allied Health Level 1/2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41
Registered Nurse: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60
Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.04

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. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• 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. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital - St Leonards

What you'll be doing

The mental health clinician will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for adults experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the mental health clinician will provide assessment and evidence based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Working closely in collaboration with carers and families, and liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.

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

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership with AASW.
• Demonstrated ability to support personal recovery and deliver recovery focused, evidence based interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduringthe recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with anyother vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 13 November 2026