Mental Health Clinician | Community Mental Health (Acute Care Team)
Location: Lismore, NSW
Start Date: ASAP
Employment: Permanent Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the Lismore Acute Care Team. In this role, you will play a key part in expanding service capacity and delivering timely support to adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, short‑term intervention, and coordinate referrals to Adult Mental Health Services or other appropriate external providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide community‑based acute mental health interventions and crisis response
* Conduct triage, comprehensive assessments, risk assessment, and safety planning
* Deliver short‑term case management and assertive outreach
* Provide brief psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions
* Collaborate in care planning and discharge with internal and external stakeholders
* Practice in accordance with Trauma‑Informed Care and Recovery principles
Requirements
* Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
* Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility
* Experience in acute or community mental health settings
* Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and collaborative care skills
* Ability to work independently and manage high‑pressure clinical situations
* NSW Driver's Licence and Working With Children Check
For a confidential conversation, contact Lachlan Webster on or via email.
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