Allied Health (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist) - Casual Pool - Community Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Position Classification: Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Location: Community Mental Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ584652
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
This position will be based across Community Health Centres and Services based at Croydon, Canterbury, Camperdown, Redfern, Marrickville CHC.
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
To provide high quality, person-centred, evidence-informed allied health services across a range of community mental health teams, as part of a casual pool workforce supporting flexible and responsive care to consumers, families, and carers in line with Sydney Local Health District’s community mental health service needs.
Shifts may occur across any of the community-based teams within the SLHD. Shifts may be day shifts or part of a rotating roster depending on the Community Mental Health Team. There will be both community based, and centre-based duties required in the role.
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised tertiary qualifications appropriate to profession. Full registration and eligibility for membership to professional association, as appropriate.
- Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Previous experience working in Mental Health is desirable
Benefits and Perks!
- 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.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Renae Van Der Pol via email at renae.vanderpol@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 29 June 2025
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