Older Persons Community Mental Health Clinician - Temora
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 35
Requisition ID: REQ585765
Applications Close: 26 July 2025
Location: Temora
Are you a talented health Professional looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinician who is ready for a new adventure. Through this role you will be able to provide plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Temora community.
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About the role:
The Older Persons Mental Health Clinician position involves the provision of assessment, evidence-based treatment and case management services to adults over 65 years of age referred to the service with psychological disorders, psychiatric illnesses and severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Consultation, liaison and capacity building work with other local services for the older person is an important part of the role. You will be based within our fabulous multidisciplinary community mental health team and at times also involves the provision of mental health crisis intervention services. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled or emerging clinician to play a crucial role within the Temora Community Mental Health team.
What MLHD offer:
- Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold a qualification as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist Social Worker or other relevant tertiary qualification within the NSW Health Professionals Award. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for Registered Nurses, Psychologists. Eligibility for membership of the peak body professional association for Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.
- Be able to be flexible and respond to differing workloads, and possess excellent time management skills.
- Newly graduated clinicians are encouraged to apply; support will be provided to aid your upskilling
How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Jane McNamara, Team Manager - Temora Specialist Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Service on 02 6980 0200 or Jane.McNamara@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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