Mental Health Professional - Continuing Care Team

Delivering recovery-focused, culturally safe mental health care in the community.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 3, Dietitian Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 3   
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $138,482 per anum + superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ628272
Location: Taree Community Health Service 
Applications Close: Sunday 11th January 2026

Where you'll be working 
The Manning Mental Health Service (MHS) provides specialist psychiatric community intervention for adults across Taree, Forster, Gloucester and Bulahdelah. We deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment, care coordination and referral pathways for consumers and their families.
The service supports people with a range of mental health needs, including specialist areas such as perinatal mental health and eating disorders. We offer brief intervention, acute and rehabilitation care coordination, and recovery-focused group programs, underpinned by trauma-informed and person-centred practice.

What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide high-quality specialist mental health assessment and care to consumers and their families in a community setting. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver holistic, recovery-focused interventions that promote optimal outcomes.
This role has a particular focus on engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in care coordination delivery, ensuring services are culturally competent, inclusive and responsive, while also engaging non-Aboriginal consumers.

About you
You are a skilled and compassionate mental health clinician with a strong commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice. You value culturally safe care and have experience supporting Aboriginal people and their families to make informed decisions about their mental health care.
You will bring:

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and its application in mental health practice with consumers and their families/carers
• Ability to independently problem-solve and maintain professional and ethical boundaries within complex, multidisciplinary environments
• Well-developed recovery-focused written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to engage and support Aboriginal people and their families in a culturally safe manner, promoting understanding of clinical care and service processes

Why join us?

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision

• A strong focus on recovery, inclusion and culturally safe practice

• Meaningful work supporting community mental health outcomes across the Manning region

Requirements 

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

 

Additional Information 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au

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