Overview
Mental Health Professional - Continuing Care Team. Join to apply for the Mental Health Professional - Continuing Care Team role at Hunter New England Local Health District.
Where You'll Be Working
Manning Mental Health Service is made up of Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care Teams. We operate as an acute outpatient mental health service who provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow up of adults and their families within the Lower Mid North Coast community. Our service supports consumers with transition from hospital into the community through medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, organising of psychiatry reviews and liaising with support services.
What You’ll Do
Join our supportive Continuing Care Team as a Mental Health Clinician and make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you’re passionate about delivering compassionate, ongoing care in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you. You will be supported through orientation, ongoing in-service, and you will be encouraged to complete in-house and external training where relevant.
About You
We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic mental health professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering high-quality care. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities within an acute mental health service and value working as part of a energetic, multidisciplinary team. You’ll bring strong clinical knowledge and experience in mental health, along with a commitment to contemporary, person-centred care. A solid understanding of trauma-informed practice, shared care models, and family/carer-inclusive approaches is essential. Your ability to build effective therapeutic and professional relationships, alongside your collaborative communication style, will help drive positive outcomes for consumers and their support networks.
Requirements
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, 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).
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you\'re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You\'ll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time 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
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All current employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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📌 Mental Health Professional - Continuing Care Team
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