Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health Older Persons - Kempsey District Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals - (S/Worker Lvl 1/2, OT Lvl 1/2, Counsellor Lvl 1/2, RN, Psych)
Remuneration: $76,364 - $89,232
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ665340
Advertising Closes: 26 June 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa).  You must attach to your application in order to progress.  

We encourage applications from Social Workers (Level 1/2), Occupational Therapists (Level 1/2), Counsellors (Level 1/2), Registered Nurses and Psychologists who are passionate about community-based mental health care and working as part of an integrated, supportive team.

What you'll be doing
Provide triage, assessment, intervention and response to meet the Mental Health needs of person in the community, the community sector and primary care partners when they encounter mental health problems. 

To work collaboratively with other service providers/agencies to promote assertive and timely service delivery for clients in the provision of holistic evidence based care in accordance to MNCLHD and Ministry of Health policies and directive. 

About you
You are a qualified and compassionate Mental Health Clinician with experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination. Committed to recovery-oriented, person-centred care, you work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. You bring strong communication, organisational, and clinical skills, experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, and confidence using clinical information systems. A current driver's licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Why Join Us?
🌟 Join our dynamic Team: Enjoy working with a caring, kind, multidisciplinary team who are professional, focused and ready to welcome you and help you settle in.
📈 Professional Growth: We believe in nurturing our team’s skills and career development. You’ll will be encouraged and supported to continue life-long learning.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.  

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ 

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.