Community Mental Health Clinician Acute Care Service (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) and Permanent Part Time (24 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ607915
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.
1. Mental Health assessments to people experiencing acute mental health problems ( including a rapid response when indicated) and determining an appropriate pathway to care (eg community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment)
2. Short term intensive treatment in the community often as an alternative to hospital
3. In reach to hospital to promote effective follow up post mental health admission
4. Gatekeeping- developing opportunities for assessment and community treatment at key points (eg; Assessment Unit and Admission Office)
5. The model provides short term treatment after assessment up until the acute symptoms are resolved or the consumer is effectively transferred and engaged with an appropriate treatment provider.
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)
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month (For full time roles), 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.
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For enquiries, please contact Donna Beeson on 0434 072 465 or email at donna.beeson@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 2 October 2025
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