This is a Mental Health Clinician role with NSW Health based in Inverell, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Mental Health Clinician role at NSW Health Join a supportive team where your growth is nurtured, your expertise is valued, and your impact on older people’s mental health truly matters. Remuneration: $80,452 - $138,482 per annum super salary packaging Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3 Location: Negotiable (Inverell or Moree preferred) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ629239 Applications Close: Monday, 12th January 2026 Where You'll Be Working The New England North West Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join our Older People’s Mental Health Community team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people across our region. The role provides services to communities in the North West, including Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, and surrounding smaller centres. The primary base location is negotiable, with a strong preference for Moree or Inverell. You’ll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Peer Workers, delivering collaborative, person-centred care. About The Role In this role, you will provide high-quality, consumer-focused and evidence-based mental health assessment, formulation, and treatment to improve outcomes for older people and their families/carers. The position also involves offering supervision, consultation, and clinical leadership within the team. Working as part of the Specialist Older Persons Mental Health Service, you will deliver community-based interventions and consultations for older people experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems. The role focuses on implementing the Older People’s Mental Health Community Model of Care, providing comprehensive assessment, intervention, case management, and care coordination. You will contribute discipline-specific expertise, recommendations, and observations to support collaborative decision-making and strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships across both health and community sectors. This service also extends to providing consultation and intervention for residents and staff in Residential Aged Care Facilities. The successful applicant will be well supported through regular clinical supervision, guidance from their Line Manager and Professional Leads, and access to ongoing professional development and education. At NENW MHS, we value and actively encourage commitment to continuing professional development, offering regular internal in-service programs. You will also be connected with the wider HNE MHS Older People’s Mental Health Service, providing opportunities for professional and specialist support. About You If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration and building meaningful connections, this role is for you. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will help you work in genuine partnership with consumers, carers, GPs, and a range of support services to achieve the best outcomes for older people in our community. Requirements Recognised and accredited tertiary qualification and registration (or eligibility for) with the relevant board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership of the relevant association, in one of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, occupational therapy or nursing. What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. How To Apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental services in a community setting. Demonstrated experience in the specialist field of psychogeriatric including dementias and the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia. Demonstrated clinical problem-solving skills, current clinical knowledge, the ability to work with complex presentations and as an independent clinician. Knowledge of aged care services available both in NSW and Queensland, as this role may have some cross border interactions. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on Gina.Blyton@health.nsw.gov.au Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing mental health services Implementing care models Supporting multidisciplinary partnerships Key Strengths Mental health assessment Collaboration ⚕️ Clinical leadership Knowledge of aged care services Problem-solving skills Community engagement Why NSW Health is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.