Youth Health Literacy Lead — Co-Design & Equity

Youth Action; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians for permanent full-time roles across New South Wales. Candidates will provide community-based mental health assessments and crisis responses, supporting adults experiencing acute mental health crises. This position offers opportunities to work in diverse clinical settings and requires qualifications in relevant fields such as Psychology or Social Work. Strong skills in crisis intervention, care coordination, and risk assessment are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in acute and/or community mental health settings.
• Proficient in conducting triage and comprehensive assessments.
• Ability to work within Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery-oriented frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based acute mental health assessment and crisis response.
• Coordinate care and referrals with internal and external services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility

Job description

Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health

NSW Health - Regional Permanent Roles Available across NSW

Start Date: ASAP

Employment: Permanent Full-Time

About the Role QLD Health is seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join Community Mental Health and Acute Care Teams. These roles support adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises, delivering timely, community‑based assessment and intervention. While this role is advertised in Sydney, permanent regional opportunities are available across NSW, offering exposure to diverse clinical settings and strong multidisciplinary support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver community‑based acute mental health assessment and crisis response
• Conduct triage, comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments
• Provide short‑term interventions, safety planning, and assertive outreach
• Coordinate care and referrals with internal and external services
• Work within Trauma‑Informed Care and Recovery‑oriented frameworks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings

Requirements

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility
• Experience in acute and/or community mental health settings
• Strong risk assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills
• NSW Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain)

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