Mental Health Clinician

🌟 Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness

🤝 Deliver person-centred, recovery-focused mental health care in the community

💙 Join a collaborative team shaping better mental health outcomes across Western Sydney

Deliver evidence-based mental health care, build trusted relationships and empower people experiencing homelessness to achieve better health and wellbeing.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2  
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Jeffrey House, Parramatta

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House), home to a diverse range of innovative community mental health services. The Homeless Person Mental Health Team works alongside Integrated Community Health (ICH), Drug and Alcohol (D&A) and Community Mental Health Teams to deliver responsive, coordinated care across Auburn, Blacktown and the wider Western Sydney region.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment committed to improving access to quality mental health care for people experiencing complex needs and disadvantage.

• Deliver community-based mental health services across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings.

• Work alongside Acute Care, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care teams to provide coordinated support.

• Collaborate with GPs, hospitals, government and non-government organisations and community partners.

• Be part of a service that champions respect, empowerment, collaboration and quality.

• Contribute to innovative approaches that address the intersection of mental illness, homelessness and social disadvantage.

What you'll be doing 
Bring your clinical skills, compassion and commitment to recovery-oriented practice to support people experiencing mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You'll provide evidence-based acute mental health care, facilitate access to essential services and help consumers build pathways towards improved health, stability and wellbeing.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Undertake mental health triage, assessment, crisis intervention and clinical care, identifying risks and responding to consumers' complex and changing needs.

• Develop individualised care plans with consumers, families and carers, coordinate services and connect people with appropriate health, housing and community supports.

• Advocate for people experiencing disadvantage, promote empowerment and deliver respectful, person-centred care that supports choice, dignity and independence.

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, contribute to clinical reviews and support continuity of care through accurate documentation and effective communication.

• Participate in quality improvement, service development, clinical supervision, education and evaluation activities to enhance service delivery and professional practice.

Make a difference that matters

At Western Sydney Local Health District, your work has the power to change lives. Join a team where your contribution is valued, your professional growth is supported and your commitment to compassionate, inclusive healthcare makes a lasting difference.

Apply now and be part of a health service that puts people at the centre of everything it does.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications: Relevant Tertiary qualification as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist 
Registration: Full Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers 

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of collaborative care and discharge planning

2. Understanding of Mental Health/ Psychiatry service/ crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis/acute management service.

3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers/carers/families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.

4. Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills.

5. Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.

6. Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.

7. Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).

8. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 acceptable) and willing to use it for work purpose.

Requisition ID: REQ700865
Applications Close: 17th November 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Suman Chhetri on Suman.Chhetri@health.nsw.gov.au