Mental Health Clinician - Continuing Care
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ563831 Requisition #
Empower recovery, grow your career, and shape your future—join a team where compassion meets flexibility and innovation.
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Location: Negotiable - Taree, Forster or Gloucester
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563831
Applications Close: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
We’re building a culture where collaboration fuels innovation, flexibility supports work-life balance, and continuous learning drives personal and professional growth.
About the role:
Join our supportive Continuing Care Team as a Mental Health Clinician and make a real difference in the lives of those in need. This full-time role offers the flexibility of a 5-day roster and the choice to be based in Forster, Taree, or Gloucester - whichever location suits you best. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, ongoing care in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be supported through orientation, ongoing in-service, and you will be encouraged to complete in-house and external training where relevant.
About you:
Our successful candidate is a motivated and enthusiastic clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are skilled at prioritising competing demands while maintaining a high standard of care and are eager to contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. A strong communicator and team player, they bring a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting mental health recovery.
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or Social Work which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we can offer you:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
