Mental Health Clinician

Part time opportunities available to gain a work-life balance with an innovative Acute Care team in an extended hours team with a 7 day rotation.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time - Job Sharing would be considered

Position Classification: Dependent on Qualification

Hours Per Week: 31

Requisition ID: REQ633195

Salary Per Week

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour

Psychologist: $40.58 - $$59.39 per hour

Registered Nurse: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour

Social Worker Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per week

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

Acute Care Team - Hornsby Kur-ring gai Mental Health Services

What You'll Be Doing

To provide nursing and health services as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team which offers triage, assessment, treatment, ongoing case management and discharge planning services to individuals in Northern Sydney Local Health Districts.

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

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers. Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience. Demonstrated experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management. Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act. Extensive case management/care co-ordination skills. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Current NSW Driver's licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Schelling on [email protected]

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

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The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 26 January 2026

• Providing nursing and health services
• Engaging in evidence-based practice
• Participating in ongoing professional development

• Current AHPRA registration
• Mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience
• Case management skills
• Knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act
• ️ Experience in community mental health
• Current NSW Driver's licence