* Deliver crisis care that keeps people safely in the community
* Join a dynamic multidisciplinary mental health team
* Make a real impact through recovery-focused practice
Provide rapid, recovery-focused crisis care, manage complex caseloads and build strong partnerships to support people to remain safely in the community.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Jeffrey House - Parramatta Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District's Mental Health Services at the Parramatta Acute Care Team, based at Parramatta Community Health Centre – Jeffrey House. You'll be part of a highly skilled, supportive team delivering innovative, community-based mental health care.
* Work within a leading Local Health District committed to recovery-oriented care
* Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary Acute Care Team
* Access modern community health facilities in a central Parramatta location
* Thrive in a culturally diverse and inclusive service environment
* Contribute to a team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide short-term crisis resolution and home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission, supporting consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.
* Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments in community settings
* Deliver evidence-based crisis intervention and home treatment
* Develop and implement person-centred care plans in collaboration with consumers and carers
* Coordinate care with GPs, NGOs and other service providers to support recovery
* Participate in clinical reviews, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives
Ready to make a difference?
Join us and help shape the future of mental health care in Western Sydney. Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to better health services for our community.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification: Degree in Nursing / Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy
* Registration: Full Registration with APHRA; eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers
Selection Criteria:
* Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of collaborative care and discharge planning.
* Understanding of Mental Health/ Psychiatry service/ crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis/acute management service.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers/carers/families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.
* Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills. including the use of database systems.
* Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.
* Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.
* Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
* Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willing to use it for work purpose.
Requisition ID: REQ646335
Applications Close: 8th April 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.