Hunter New England Local Health District – Moree NSW
Lead rehabilitation. Transform lives. Shape the future of mental health care.
Remuneration: $74,317.93 - $120,680 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Northwest Community Mental Health – Moree or Narrabri
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 12th January 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician to join our Northwest Community Mental Health Service. This senior position plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, rehabilitation‑focused care to consumers with complex mental health needs. In this role, you will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation assessments and provide individually tailored, evidence‑informed interventions that support each consumer's recovery journey.
You will coordinate care for consumers with multifaceted needs, ensuring they receive safe, person‑centred and recovery‑oriented support across all stages of treatment, and offer specialist rehabilitation advice to colleagues and participating services. Collaboration is fundamental.
You will work closely with NDIS providers and Community Managed Organisations to ensure consumers have access to appropriate supports within the community. As a senior clinician you will provide discipline‑specific leadership, advocacy and mentorship, including the professional supervision of clinicians within your discipline.
You will be welcomed into a highly supportive workplace with comprehensive guidance from the Rehabilitation Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Team Manager, Professional Lead and the NENW Service Manager. You will receive mandated structured clinical supervision and have access to ongoing professional development, education and training opportunities through NSW Health programs and internal in‑service initiatives.
About You
* Skilled, motivated and compassionate senior clinician who thrives in a dynamic community mental health environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and colleagues.
* Advanced discipline‑specific clinical knowledge and the ability to apply this expertise autonomously while remaining an active, collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team.
* Committed to evidence‑based rehabilitation and maintain a strong advocacy focus, ensuring consumer goals, independence and wellbeing remain central to care.
* Integrity, leadership capacity and dedication to high‑quality practice.
Requirements
* Qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* For a CNS2: relevant post‑registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post‑graduate qualification.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What We Can Offer
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
* Paid parental leave (eligible 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.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 regarding Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
Child Safe Standards
Hunter New England Health is committed 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, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Diversity and Inclusion
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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.
We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ******@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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