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Casual mental health peer worker — recovery advocate

Sydney
Temporary
Nsw Health
Recovery
Posted: 4 January
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Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health

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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For a confidential discussion, contact Lachlan Webster on or via email on


Flexible Locum Opportunities for Social Workers & Mental Health Clinicians across New South Wales

Join cmr for flexible locum opportunities that match your lifestyle and let you explore new settings across NSW.

We partner with respected healthcare providers to place qualified professionals in roles that offer competitive pay, travel support, and the chance to make a real impact. Whether you're seeking variety, career growth, or just a change of scenery, cmr can connect you with the right role fast.

Why Choose Locum Work?

* Enjoy highly competitive hourly rates that reward your experience
* Flexible short and longer roles tailored perfectly to your lifestyle.
* Travel and accommodation provided for many roles.
* Amazing opportunities to explore Australia's unique and vibrant communities.
* Boost your skills and grow your career across a wide variety of health and care settings.

Who We're Looking For:

* Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians across many settings.
* APHRA registration or AASW eligibility / accreditation.
* Current Working With Children Check.

Why work with cmr?

* Perks Program: Enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts, giveaways and more - learn more at cmr.com.au/perks
* Dedicated support from our consultant & credentialing team to make your experience seamless.
* Access to free CPD training to support your professional growth.

Ready for your next adventure?

Apply now or contact Luke Thomas on or email for a confidential chat.


Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12‑week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia.

In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

* Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
* Work‑Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
* Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
* Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
* Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
* Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

Diverse setting examples:

* Acute Mental Health : Work in fast‑paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services.
* Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support.
* Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria

To excel in this role, you should have:

* Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
* Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
* Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
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* Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Transportation : A valid driver's licence for regional and remote roles.
* Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

About Us

At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are: About Us - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Work Perks

We're proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding: Work Perks - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

It Takes Heart Podcast

Tune into It Takes Heart, our very own podcast sharing real stories from healthcare professionals across Australia: It Takes Heart | Podcast - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Are you ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

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