Mental Health Clinician,ACT/SMHTAL - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

12 days off per year for full-time

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for a Mental Health Clinician in the Acute Care Team / SMHTAL (Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service). The role provides a point of care for mental health consumers in crisis, with telephone triage, community assessments, and risk management within a 24/7 roster.

Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, salary range $79,419–$122,465 per annum plus superannuation. Applications close 8 November 2026; Randwick location.

Qualifications

• Registration with the appropriate Australian professional boards (AHPRA or AASW eligibility).
• Experience delivering mental health assessments in community or hospital settings.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and exercise professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephone triage and community-based assessments for mental health needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage care as part of a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support crisis intervention and recovery.

Skills

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Nurse

Psychologist

Job description

Mental Health Clinician, Acute Care Team / State-Wide Mental Health Telephone Access Line - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702213

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 8 November 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician, looking for a change and who wants to help mental health consumers in times of crisis? Come and join our caring and compassionate team working shifts in both the Acute Care Team and the State-Wide Mental Health Telephone Access Line (SMHTAL) providing a point of care and contact for mental health consumers in the community.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Acute Care Team, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS), located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick

The role involves telephone triage and community based assessment and risk management of consumers with mental health concerns. The position is required to work as part of a 24 hour seven (7) day a week rotating roster.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing Only).

Selection Criteria

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health interventions in the Community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessments
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
• Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
• Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
• Current drivers licence.

For more information we encourage you to contact Jenny Nagle on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 16 November 2026 and 20 November 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, education and socio-economic status. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people with different abilities. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website