Mental health clinician

Position Overview

Temporary Part Time position (up to 24/05/2027) at Lithgow Community Health Centre, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Applications close 25/06/2026.

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme available.

Remuneration

Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $38.51–$47.97 per hour + rural incentives.

Registered Nurse: $40.02–$56.19 per hour + rural incentives.

Psychologist: $40.57–$59.38 per hour + rural incentives.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical mental health services to people experiencing mental illness or disorder in a least intrusive, collaborative and recovery‐oriented manner. Actively involve nominated carers and families, promote inclusivity, support rehabilitation, and encourage self‐advocacy while fostering empowerment and independence through evidence‐based interventions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications as Social Worker (eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers), Occupational Therapist and registered with AHPRA, Psychology and registered with AHPRA, or Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA, including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline‐specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness.
• Ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, good interpersonal skills and computer competence and literacy.
• Experience working in collaborative partnerships with a range of service providers to tailor care plans and enhance cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing principles and practice improvement.
• Working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Benefits

• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging.
• Novated leasing.
• Education opportunities through Education Training Service offering over 110 courses each year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Fitness Passport.

Additional Information

NBMLHD encourages candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing child safe standards.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

For role related queries or questions contact Christopher John Moore at Christopher.Moore1@health.nsw.gov.au.