Mental Health Professional - Acute Care Team
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Overview
At Manning Mental Health Service, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team delivering acute outpatient care across the Lower Mid North Coast. We provide timely consultation, assessment, treatment, and follow-up support to adults and their families, with a strong focus on recovery and continuity of care. Our service plays a key role in helping consumers transition from hospital to home, offering medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and coordinated support with local services. As part of the Acute Care Team, you'll work across a dynamic 7-day rotating roster—where every day brings meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
* Provide mental health assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions for adults and their families in an acute outpatient context.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and trauma-informed practice.
* Coordinate care with local services and support transitions from hospital to home, including medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.
* Participate in a 7-day rotating roster and contribute to service improvement and professional growth.
Requirements
* Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, or Social Work with eligibility or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional association.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and willingness to travel.
What We Can Offer You
* Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Location: Taree Community Health Service
* Hours Per Week: 38
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being and discounted gym options
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
* This position is full-time; part-time arrangements may be considered.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
For role-related queries contact Renae Blanch at Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au. See the Position Description and selection criteria via the links provided. This is a Category A position; employees must comply with NSW Health vaccination policy. Hunter New England Health is committed to child-safe practices and a diverse, inclusive workplace. Accommodations available on request.
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