Requisition ID: REQ656385
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until January 2027
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
* Clinical Nurse Consultant: $2,603.10 - $2,654.99 per week
* Senior Psychologist: $2,375.95 - $2,574.58 per week
* Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 4: $2,424.82 - $2,483.60 per week
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Camden Hospital
Applications close: 03/05/2026
Contact: Daniel Nyoka on 0438 541 991 | daniel.nyoka@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced mental health clinician to join the PACER (Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response) team, based in Camden. This innovative, community‐based service provides rapid mental health assessment and intervention for people experiencing acute distress, in close collaboration with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance.
Responsibilities
As a PACER Clinician, you will play a critical role in delivering timely, recovery‐oriented care in community settings, helping to de‐escalate crises, support consumers and families, and reduce unnecessary hospital presentations. You will respond from police and ambulance stations to requests from frontline emergency services and provide expert clinical advice, triage, assessment and intervention during complex mental health emergencies. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to contemporary models of care that strengthen partnerships across health, emergency services and community networks. Rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required.
Qualifications
* Extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and advanced clinical assessment skills
* Strong experience managing complex mental health crises and providing timely, evidence‐based interventions
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with police, paramedics, families and community partners
* A recovery‐oriented, person‐centred approach grounded in ethical practice
* Excellent communication, consultation and clinical judgement skills
* Flexibility and resilience to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends
Selection Criteria
* Relevant qualification/registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description)
* Describe a time when you provided a timely and comprehensive mental health response in a community setting. How did you assess the consumer's needs, engage their support network, and coordinate care to avoid hospitalisation?
* PACER clinicians work closely with emergency services and community partners. Provide an example of how you've led or contributed to building partnerships across sectors to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health and/or comorbidity issues.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C‐Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C‐class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C‐class license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
Benefits
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‐time and part‐time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full‐time employees
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.
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