Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Goulburn
Position Classification
Dependent Upon Qualifications
Remuneration
* Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum
* Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum
* Psychologist: $80,452 - $117,755 per annum
* Registered Nurse: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per annum
* Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum
* Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum
Hours Per Week
38
Requisition ID
REQ665550
Applications Close
3 June 2026
Interview Details
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Rural Incentive Scheme
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000.
About The Service
Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People's Lives. You'll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience.
Support for
* Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What You'll Be Doing
The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist OR Tertiary qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant professional association.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical mental health practice including conducting mental health assessments, and the provision of evidence based interventions for people who are experiencing mental illness.
* Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
* Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths based approach to the care of mental health consumers.
* Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Equal Opportunity
Southern NSW Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
Child Safe Standards
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people.
Accommodations
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Robert Adams on or phone: 02 4825 4777
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