An exciting opportunity for a dedicated mental health clinician, working in Lower North Shore Acute Community Mental Health on a temporary contract, for 6 months, full time, within a multidisciplinary team. The position is open to Registered Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ593287
Salary (Per hour):
Allied Health Professional (Level 1 - 2): $37.03 - $52.83
Psychologist: $39.01 - $57.10
Registered Nurse: $36.39 - $51.09
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Community Mental Health - Acute Team
What you'll be doing
Providing frontline mental health support and treatment as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team which offers triage, assessment, counselling, treatment, case management and discharge planning services to individuals in Northern Sydney Local Health Districts.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience.
- Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Dylan Lane on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 5 August 2025
