* Deliver crisis care in the community as an alternative to hospital admission.
* Work within a recovery-oriented, multidisciplinary mental health service.
* Make a meaningful impact across diverse Western Sydney communities.
Manage acute mental health crises, build recovery-focused care plans and support consumers to remain safely at home through evidence-based community treatment.
Employment Type:?Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:?Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:? Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House)
Where you'll be working
Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House) is a key mental health hub within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering contemporary, community-based care across Western Sydney.
You?ll be joining a service that values collaboration, respect and empowerment, and provides care across the mental health continuum.
* Home to Integrated Community Health, Drug & Alcohol and Community Mental Health teams
* Includes Acute Care, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care services
* Supports consumers across Auburn, Blacktown and surrounding communities
* Delivers primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care
* Strong focus on recovery-oriented, inclusive and least-restrictive practice
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician within the Community Acute Care Team, you?ll provide short-term, intensive crisis intervention and home-based treatment for people experiencing acute mental health distress.
* Deliver comprehensive assessments, crisis resolution and home treatment
* Develop and review individualised, recovery-focused care plans
* Partner with consumers, carers, families and external agencies
* Advocate for consumer rights, empowerment and access to supports
* Contribute to quality improvement, service development and clinical governance
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help deliver compassionate, recovery-focused mental health care that truly changes lives. Apply now and grow your career while making a real difference in your community.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Degree in Nursing / Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy
Registration: Full Registration with APHRA; eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers
Selection Criteria:
* Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of collaborative care and discharge planning.
* Understanding of Mental Health/ Psychiatry service/ crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis/acute management service.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers/carers/families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.
* Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills. including the use of database systems.
* Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.
* Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.
* Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
* Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willing to use it for work purpose.
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Requisition ID: REQ623701
Applications Close: 26th January 2026
Need more information ?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. ?
* Explore the?selection process,?employment checks,?outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Suman Chhetri on suman.chhetri@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.