NSW Government

Community Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Lvl 1-2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist) - Macarthur Community Mental Health Emergency Team (Pool) - Perm/Temp FT

🔍 Campbelltown, Macarthur Mental Health Centre | Western Sydney

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Mental Health Clinician
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ680489 Requisition #

Created by Matthew Aldenhoven

Requisition ID: REQ680489  

Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week 

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification  

  • Occupational Therapist Level 1-2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week 

     

  • Social Worker Level 1-2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week 

     

  • Registered Nurse: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week 

     
  • Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.03 per week 
 

In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging 

Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre

Applications close: 09/08/2026 

Contact: Tracey Mitchell - Team Leader (Nurse Unit Manager), Macarthur CoMHET on 0477 742 442 | tracey.mitchell1@health.nsw.gov.au 

 
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position  
  

Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive. 

We welcome applications from Allied Health students awaiting confirmation of course completion, conferral or registration. 
 

Achieve Something Great 
The Macarthur Community Mental Health Emergency Team (CoMHET) provides a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to work within an innovative acute community mental health service. Operating under an Acute Care Service Model, CoMHET delivers rapid assessment, short-term intensive intervention, and crisis support to individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns across the Macarthur region.

As a Mental Health Professional within CoMHET, you will play a pivotal role in providing timely mental health assessments, determining appropriate pathways to care, and delivering evidence-based interventions aimed at supporting consumers in the least restrictive environment possible. The team focuses on providing intensive short-term treatment in the community, often as an alternative to hospital admission, until acute symptoms have stabilised and ongoing care can be transitioned to the most appropriate service.

Assessments and interventions are delivered through a combination of face-to-face consultations, telehealth, telephone support, and community outreach, including home visits. CoMHET operates a seven-day rotating roster, covering morning (8:30am to 5:00pm) and evening (2:00pm to 10:30pm) shifts, with strong clinical support provided by experienced Team Leaders and Senior Mental Health Professionals.This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health crises while working within a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive multidisciplinary team. 

As a pool clinician, you’ll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams—providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health.Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Liverpool, Fairfield, and Wollondilly. 

Temporary visa holders are welcome to apply! We offer roles with contract periods aligned to your current visa length. 
 

Are You the Right Fit? 
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Mental Health Professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate: 

  • Experience or a strong interest in acute mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment. 
  • Excellent clinical assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills. 
  • The ability to engage effectively with consumers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships in a variety of settings. 
  • Resilience, adaptability, and confidence working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment. 
  • A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practice. 
  • Flexibility to participate in a rotating seven-day roster and conduct community-based outreach and home visits. 

This role is suited to clinicians who enjoy variety in their work, value teamwork and professional growth, and are committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises to achieve positive outcomes within their community. 

 

Selection Criteria 
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

 
  • Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
  • Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
  • Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.

  • Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

     

     

     

 

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  • Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

    • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au

    • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

  • Aboriginal Workforce 


More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

  • Financial Perks

    • 12% superannuation

    • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

    • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

    • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

  • Work-Life Balance

    • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

    • Paid maternity and parental leave

    • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

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  • Health & Wellbeing

    • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

    • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

    • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

 

Additional Information 

  • Vaccination Requirements 

  • Child Safe Employment 

    • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

  • Temporary Positions 

    • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements. 

 

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