Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) Mental Health Clinician - Cognitive & Intellectual Disability
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$40.57 - $60.86 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 19 hours per week | Shellharbour Hospital | REQ652294 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3 | Applications close: 12 April 2026
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Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) is a coordinated state-wide approach to supporting people with enduring and serious mental illness who have been in hospital for protracted hospital admission and/or are likely to have trouble with discharge solutions, to re-establish their lives in the community.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to building a professional workforce that supports consumers with a severe and persistent mental illness on their recovery journey. The Senior Clinician will work across multiple-sites providing evidence-based care that supports safe transitions of consumers into care in a community setting (or appropriate inpatient setting) based on the individual consumer's strengths, needs and wishes. These services are to be least restrictive, collaborative, with consumer and their nominated carers and family.
A primary goal of this position is
· To work collaboratively with staff, consumers with co-morbid serious and persistent mental health illness and identified intellectual disability or cognitive deficit, carers and other agencies (both within ISLHD and government and non-government organisations) to promote effective participation in mental health treatment, support and recovery.
· This role includes both direct specialist clinical work with clients and carers who are referred to the PCLI pathway; as well as inter-agency liaison work with local disability providers and community managed organisations to facilitate timely access to necessary supports.
· This role will have a focus on supporting people and their families understand and manage some of the complex issues that relate to intellectual disability and/or cognitive impairment.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Nursing/Occupational Therapy/Speech Pathology or Psychology - with current registration with AHPRA or be eligible for membership with AASW.
o Registered Nurses must hold relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Nicole Nicholls on Nicole.Nicholls2@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
