Senior Mental Health Clinician - St George MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the St George Mental Health Service in Kogarah. This part-time position involves providing leadership and coordination of care for patients with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in psychology, social work, or occupational therapy and a commitment to a consumer-focused recovery approach. Opportunities for salary packaging and other benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of four-year degree in psychology or relevant qualifications.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Current registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship within the team.
• Coordination of care to consumers with complex mental illnesses.
• Use assessment tools and develop care models.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and mentorship

Organizational skills

Education

Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Mental Health Clinician, Community Mental Health – St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $39.01- $65.22 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 19

Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 5 October 2025

Come Work With Us! Are you an experienced and motivated senior mental health clinician who has a strong interest in community mental health and looking for a challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic service providing coordination of care to consumers with complex mental illnesses and rehab needs. As a senior clinician, you will be working closely with the clinical manager in providing leadership and mentorship within the team.

For more information, we encourage you to contact Catherine Ryan on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 13 October 2025 and 17 October 2025

You will be working in the St George Adult Mental Health Service, Kirk Place Kogarah, in one of the care coordination teams.

Additional Information And Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

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, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; or qualifications in Psychology with a minimum four-year degree with a major in psychology and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia; or current Authority to Practice and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with at least five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience and post-graduate qualifications relevant to area of specialty or such other qualifications.
• Experience working in mental health with commitment to the principles of a consumer-focused recovery-oriented approach.
• Experience in leading quality improvement activities including policy development.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of advanced practice skills in the assessment and management of complex mental health clients in a community setting.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of mental health outcome and assessment tools and activity data in the development and review of care models.
• Experience in clinical supervision and support of clinical staff
• Hold a current NSW Drivers Licence

Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

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, disability, education and social-economic status.

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.

Information For Applicants

• 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 within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.