Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician - Incentives Offered

Strengthen community supports through close partnerships with NDIS providers and Community Managed Organisations

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $120,680 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654991
Location: Northwest Community Mental Health - Moree or Narrabri
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th April 2026

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

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

Clinician Spotlight – Sam Hollands, Clinical Lead (Moree)
“In mental health, it’s a privilege to build genuine connections and support people through their toughest times. Working in a rural community means making a real difference where services are needed most, while being part of a supportive team that shares knowledge and holds hope. At the heart of it all is therapeutic connection - creating safe, trusting relationships that truly help people navigate their journey.”

The Perks
At Hunter New England Health 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: 

✅Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
✅Proximity to shopping and other services 
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Where you’ll be working

Join the New England North West (NENW) Mental Health Service, a progressive, recovery-focused service delivering evidence-based rehabilitation across rural and regional communities. You’ll be part of the Northwest Community Mental Health Team, a highly experienced and supportive multidisciplinary group known for strong clinical governance, collaborative practice and a genuine commitment to person-centred care. The team culture is respectful, innovative and grounded in shared purpose, with leaders who value ideas, support change and actively encourage professional growth.

About you

You’re a confident, compassionate and skilled senior clinician who thrives in a dynamic community mental health setting. You bring advanced discipline-specific expertise, work well independently and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team.

You bring:

• Advanced discipline-specific clinical expertise.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and colleagues.
• A genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, evidence-based rehabilitation practice.

You are a natural advocate who keeps consumer goals, independence and wellbeing at the centre of care, and you bring integrity, professionalism and leadership capability to both individual outcomes and service development.

Requirements:

✅Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, 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. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
✅Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Anna Richards on anna.richards@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: 

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Hunter New England Health 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. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

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