Senior Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 3) - Acute Care Service Eastern Sector - Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ607923
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician (Allied Health Level 3) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:
- To provide effective short-term mental health intervention, assessment and crisis service to people experiencing an acute mental health concern in the community. This involves proactive mental health assessment and engagement in community settings.
- To work in partnership with other agencies to provide psychosocial interventions aiming for maximal symptomatic and functional recovery and prevention of relapse.
- Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
- Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist (including AHPRA registration) or as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
Understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented services.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Donna Beeson on 0434 072 465
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 2 October 2025
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