Senior Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2) Care Coordination Teams, Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to July 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 4
Location: Croydon Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ676959
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
• Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs
• Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice
• Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs
• Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the relevant professional association and/or AHPRA. For Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 must have a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent Mental Health experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the comprehensive assessment and management of complex mental health presentations.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Melinda Jackson via email at Melinda.Jackson@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 24 July 2026
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