Mental Health Clinician

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide intensive community outreach and assessment for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Based at Granville, you will work within the Assertive Response Team (GART) to support recovery-oriented practice.

You will build partnerships with consumers, families and community services, deliver evidence-based interventions, and coordinate care across a multidisciplinary network in a supportive,

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in one of the listed professions (Nurse, Psychologist, OT or Social Worker).
• Full registration with AHPRA for Nurse/ Psychologist/ OT or AASW eligibility for Social Workers.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and physical health assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and regularly review consumer progress and treatment outcomes.
• Develop individualised, recovery-oriented care plans with consumers and families.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary colleagues, GPs, NGOs and other providers.
• Contribute to clinical reviews, quality improvement and education to improve service delivery.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

Registered Nurse

Psychologist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Herramientas

Database systems

Computer literacy

Descripción del empleo

Make a meaningful impact through recovery-focused mental health care

Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration

Permanent full-time opportunity in commuter-friendly Granville

Deliver intensive mental health outreach, build trusted partnerships and empower people living with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve meaningful recovery.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Granville

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), a leading public health service delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across Western Sydney and the Greater Western Region.

Based at the Granville Assertive Response Team (GART), you'll be part of a dedicated, supportive and recovery-focused service that puts people at the centre of everything it does. Our team values professional development, shared knowledge and collaborative practice, creating an environment where clinicians can grow their expertise while making a genuine difference.

Be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to improving mental health outcomes.

Work within an innovative service that promotes empowerment, inclusion and person-centred care.

Build strong partnerships with consumers, families, carers, community agencies and non-government organisations.

Access opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision, mentorship and skills development in Assertive Case Management.

Enjoy a convenient Granville location, within walking distance of train services and with free street parking.

What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll provide evidence-based, intensive community outreach, assessment and treatment to people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Drawing on your clinical expertise and commitment to recovery-oriented practice, you'll support consumers to maintain their independence, strengthen their wellbeing and actively participate in their recovery journey.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conduct comprehensive mental health and physical health assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions and regularly review consumer progress and treatment outcomes.

Develop and implement individualised, recovery-oriented care plans in partnership with consumers, families, carers and other healthcare providers.

Build therapeutic relationships that promote trust, engagement, self-advocacy, empowerment and improved community participation.

Coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, GPs, community organisations, NGOs and other service providers to ensure integrated and responsive support.

Contribute to clinical reviews, quality improvement initiatives, service development and professional education to enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

At WSLHD, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals and help shape better outcomes for individuals, families and communities. In a rewarding career where you can make a real difference.

Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.

Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.

Demonstrated understanding and ability to work within experience working in a team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice

Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.

Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.

Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems.

Current NSW Driver’s License.

Requisition ID: REQ697151
Applications Close: 30th November 2026

Find out more about applying for this position.

Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.

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For inquiries about the role, contact Kanwaljit Khurana on 0419 233 ***.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.