Mental Health Clinician - Brief Intervention Program

Take the next step in your mental health career with opportunities available in a range of vibrant communities

Remuneration: $80,452 - $138,482 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Multiple positions available across the Hunter Valley, Lower Mid North Coast, Greater Newcastle and New England Northwest.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Requisition ID: REQ661980
Applications Close: Sunday 31st May 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across acute mental health settings. In this rewarding role, you will provide brief, evidence-informed interventions for individuals experiencing mental health concerns, while managing clinical responsibilities including care planning, documentation and follow-up support.

Working with a high level of autonomy and clinical leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring consumers receive timely access to specialist mental health services and appropriate referral pathways. You will undertake advanced mental health assessments, triage and clinical decision-making, collaborating closely with consumers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver recovery-oriented, person-centred care.

This role requires strong clinical judgement, ethical practice and the ability to identify and respond to complex clinical presentations, while contributing to ongoing service improvement and positive consumer outcomes.

Where you’ll be working

The Greater Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lower Mid North Coast and New England North West Mental Health Services provide a broad range of support for consumers living with mental health conditions. Services include referral and triage, assessment, psychiatric review, medication management, psychotherapy and community-based supports.

You will join a supportive and experienced team environment, with comprehensive onboarding provided at the commencement of your contract, along with ongoing professional development and education opportunities. You’ll be supported by Team Managers, Clinical Coordinators, Service Managers and your Head of Discipline to help you thrive in the role.

About you

You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong clinical expertise, sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care. You are confident working autonomously, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and value collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

You will also demonstrate:
 

• Experience applying professional and ethical boundaries when managing complex clinical situations within a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to proactively engage with consumers, identify their needs and deliver timely, responsive care
• Advanced assessment, triage and clinical decision-making skills
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes for consumers and their families

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, 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 offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Comprehensive clinical experience and knowledge in relation to mental illness, assessment and care planning including working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and contemporary principles and practices in mental health care.

2. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application in working with people with mental health concerns and their families/carers/guardians.

3. Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au