Mental Health Clinician, Acute Care Team (ACT) - Sutherland Mental Health Service
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ631023 Requisition #
Mental Health Clinician, Acute Care Team (ACT) - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $117,755.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631023
Location: Carringbah, Sydney
Application Close Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026
Join Our Team – Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Care
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Acute Care Mental Health Team at Sutherland Mental Health Service, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals during times of acute distress and crisis. Our team delivers high-quality, responsive mental health care to consumers across the Sutherland catchment area and those presenting to the Emergency Department at Sutherland Hospital.
This dynamic and rewarding role is ideal for a motivated clinician eager to further develop specialist skills, gain valuable acute care experience, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in mental health care.
In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver person-centred, evidence-based acute mental health services in line with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures, and standards. You will be rostered across a 7-day rotating schedule, covering morning and afternoon shifts.
Your work will include a broad range of specialist interventions such as triage, comprehensive and risk assessments, clinical formulation, safety planning, brief psychoeducation, and collaborative discharge planning. You will also engage in close liaison with consumers, families, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
If you are passionate about acute mental health, thrive in fast-paced environments, and value teamwork and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
For more information we encourage you to contact Sarah Akkawy on sarah.akkawy@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 19 January 2026 and 23 January 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.
Where you'll be working
Acute Care Team, Sutherland Community Mental Health, based at The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
- Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
- Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health interventions in the Community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and the provision of collaborative care and discharge planning
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
- Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters
- Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
- Understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused and strengths based practices in acute community mental health setting
- Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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