Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician - ESMHS

Interviews are expected to be held between 11 May 2026 and 15 May 2026. 

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District 

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Community Mental Health Team, ESMHS, located at the Maroubra Centre, Maroubra.

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
 

1. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for membership with AASW. Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Psychology (with a minimum four-year degree with a major in Psychology and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia) and registered with AHPRA . For Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: registered with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
2. Extensive experience in mental health clinical and vocational rehabilitation with knowledge of best practice principles and models of practice; and ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual and group rehabilitation programs
3. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation, and a strengths based and recovery focused approach in service provision.
4. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
5. Ability to provide in-depth advice, education and supervision to staff to enhance service excellence
6. Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or complex nature
7. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement and service evaluation processes
8. Current class C NSW Drivers Licence

  Need more information?
 

1.  Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2.  Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website