Job description
* Location: Various locations acrossNepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, embedded across Local Health District sites in Penrith, Springwood, Katoomba, Lithgow and Hawkesbury.
* Qualifications: Psychologist / Social Worker / Registered Nurse / Occupational Therapist
* Type: Full-time / Part-Time (minimum 3 days would be considered)
* Salary: HPA Level 2 ($42.16 per hour - $45.36 per hour) + super + generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
About LikeMind
LikeMind is an innovative, state-funded mental health program delivering integrated, person-centred care for people with complex and longer-term mental health needs. The redesigned LikeMind model shifts the focus away from maintaining physical sites and toward flexible service delivery model that will only be taking referrals from local health districts. Clinicians work solely with consumers engaged within Local Health District (LHD) teams. This enables warm referrals, shared governance, streamlined access to care, and strong collaboration across primary and secondary mental health systems.
LikeMind increases therapeutic capacity and responsiveness, supporting consumers more effectively within existing health system pathways. The model expands beyond short-term interventions, providing sustained, evidence-based psychological and psychosocial supports for people with higher clinical and functional complexity. Working in close partnership with LHD teams LikeMind strengthens stepped care, improves service navigation, supports earlier discharge from hospital and community mental health services, and delivers meaningful outcomes for consumers.
Role Overview:
The Clinician Level 2, role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves the provision of comprehensive, evidence-based psychological interventions to adults in the community with mental health illness.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
* Provide evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions, both individual and group, tailored to meet the individual needs of adults within a Recovery Framework.
* Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative care.
* Work closely with LHD teams to deliver person centred shared care
Essential Criteria
* Approved tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work with full registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership of the AASW.
* Minimum 2 years' experience of clinical practice field (excluding placements) within the mental health providing high quality triage, assessment and evidence based psychological interventions where required.
* Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and coordinate a comprehensive bio-psychosocial approach and interventions to meet the needs of clients.
* Ability to work independently or with professional supervision from more senior members of the profession or health team when performing novel, complex, or critical tasks
* Ability and compliance to maintain documentation of clinical care and actively contribute to clinical review processes and planning for clients within a recovery framework.
* Demonstrated commitment or willingness to continue professional development, contribute to workplace education through clinical supervision, training and education through the provision of seminars, lectures or in-services.
* Current NSW Driver’s License
Benefits & Culture
At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Generous salary packaging – pay less tax
* 4 Me Days – additional paid leave to recharge
* 4 CPD Days – invest in your professional growth
* U Rewards & Fitness Passport
* Ongoing professional training & development (including cultural awareness)
* Career progression opportunities across a large organisation
How to Apply
Click 'Apply now' to submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria.
Applications close: No closing date; please apply as soon as possible.
Enquiries: Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist - using the subject line: Clinician Level 2 - LikeMind - Nepean Blue Mountains enquiry via EthicalJobs.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.