Overview
Join to apply for the Mental Health Professional role at Bendigo Advertiser. Be the calm in the chaos - join a team that's transforming mental health care, one call at a time.
Details
* Remuneration: $36.38 - $67.15 per hour + super + salary packaging
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Registered Nurse
* Location: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
* Hours per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ
* Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
"I'm proud to lead a team where clinicians genuinely support each other, morale is strong, and workload is shared fairly." - Madi, Team Manager, HNE Mental Health Intake Services
About the Role
* Lead mental health triage and assessments, ensuring timely, person-centred care coordination.
* Deliver telehealth assessments for rural emergency departments via the Northern Mental Health Emergency Care – Rural Access Program (NMHEC – RAP).
* Be part of our First Responder Program, supporting police and ambulance services with community mental health triage in real-time through telehealth.
* Manage and process incoming referrals across the entire Hunter New England Mental Health service.
* Orientation and continuous training will be provided to support your success.
About You / Requirements
* Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What We Can Offer You
* 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)
* 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
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* For more information, see the Position Description or contact the recruiter as appropriate. You may also view:
* This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer.
* We are an inclusive employer; we encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage of the process.
* Contact: for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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