Mental Health Professional

Be the Voice on the Line That Makes a Difference – Lead the Way in Mental Health Triage!

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $133,156 per annum + super
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557701
Applications Close: Monday 27/04/2025 (Applications will be consistently monitored during this advertising period)

Where you’ll be working

Welcome to the Mental Health Intake Services Team at James Fletcher Hospital, located in the Thwaites Building – a hub for mental health innovation. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and passionate environment, alongside clinicians who are as dedicated as you are to reshaping the future of mental health care. We’re proud of our supportive, team-driven culture and our strong focus on learning and development to help you grow both personally and professionally.

About the role

Step into a pivotal frontline role where your calm voice, clinical expertise, and quick thinking make an immediate impact. As the first point of contact for people navigating mental health concerns, you will:

• Lead mental health triage and assessments, ensuring timely, person-centred care coordination.
• Deliver telehealth assessments for rural emergency departments via the Northern Mental Health Emergency Care – Rural Access Program (NMHEC – RAP).
• Be part of our First Responder Program, supporting police and ambulance services with community mental health triage in real-time through telehealth.
• Manage and process incoming referrals across the entire Hunter New England Mental Health service.
• To ensure your success, we’ll provide comprehensive orientation and continuous training, helping you thrive in this dynamic and rewarding role.

About you

• We’re searching for a passionate and resilient mental health professional who:
• Brings strong clinical skills in mental health triage and assessment.
• Can stay calm under pressure, juggle priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Works seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, always keeping the person at the centre of care.
• Is enthusiastic about improving access to quality mental health services, especially in rural and remote communities.

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy a meaningful career in a truly stunning part of the world. You’ll join a team that’s making a real difference every day — enriching health in millions of ways:

• 🌱 Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero
• 🛍️ Close to shopping and essential services
• 📅 Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 🌴 4–6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 👶 Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 💰 Salary packaging – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• 🏋️‍♀️ Fitness Passport – affordable gym access for you and your family
• 🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for staff and family members
• 🤝 Work alongside passionate clinical and non-clinical professionals

  

This is your chance to be the calm in someone’s storm.

Step into a role that truly matters. Apply now and help shape the future of mental health care in Hunter New England.