Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 3/8/2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Dietitian Level 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1 / 2,Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Coonabarabran, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 10 December 2025 – 11:59pm
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Coonabarabran
About the role
The Mental Health Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for coordinating the recovery of people with a mental illness or disorder, providing expert clinical services in collaboration with consumers, carers and other care providers, using an integrated and person centred approach.
The key skills are experience in mental health and a keen interest in working with clients in the community providing acute mental health care.
This position is Monday to Friday with hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm and covers the Bourke area working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The most enjoyable aspects of this role is being able to work within the community, meeting new patients and seeing positive outcomes for them from interventions that are put in place. The successful applicant would need to have good communication skills to be able to network with other services within the community.
There is ongoing support in this role and opportunities for further growth and ongoing professional development opportunities.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lucy Rolek, Team Leader ACCT on (02) 6881 4000 or at lucy.rolek@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a protected and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD