Mental Health Clinician, Team 2 Community - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.39 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ646885
Location: Maroubra, Sydney
Applications close date: 29 March 2026
Come Work With Us!
Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician and want to join a progressive Community Mental Health team helping people live their best lives? We would welcome your application!
The CMH Clinician will provide comprehensive strengths based and recovery focussed assessments with consumers and the formulation of time limited packages of care signed off by consumers and their care givers. These packages will detail the clinical mental health services and other wraparound supports to be provided.
For more information we encourage you to contact Yidi Zhao on yidi.zhao@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 6 April 2026 and 10 April 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Community Mental Health Team, ESMHS, located at the Maroubra Centre, Maroubra.
The CMH Clinician will provide comprehensive strengths based and recovery focussed assessments with consumers and the formulation of time limited packages of care signed off by consumers and their care givers. These packages will detail the clinical mental health services and other wraparound supports to be provided.
Additional Information And Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only)
* Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only)
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
* Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
* Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness in a community setting.
* Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
* Demonstrated sound written and oral communications skills.
* Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated skills in time management.
* Computer literacy skills.
* Current NSW Drivers Licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
* Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information For Applicants
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr