Senior Mental Health Clinician - ESMHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ588116 Requisition #
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $67.83 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ588116
Applications close date: 20 July 2025
Come Work With Us!
We are seeking a passionate and experienced mental health professional to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Eastern Suburbs Older Persons Mental Health Service, based at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. This team provides specialised mental health services to people aged 65 and over, and Aboriginal people aged 50+, if appropriate for their needs.
Key responsibilities of this position include delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to aged care residents and partnering with community service providers. The role requires extensive specialised knowledge in older persons’ mental health, and a commitment to NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies and standards.
If you're passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of older people and have the expertise to contribute to this vital service, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information we encourage you to contact Daniella Kanareck on Daniella.Kanareck@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 28 July 2025 and 1 August 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Older Persons Community Mental Health, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part 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.
Selection Criteria:
- 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 AHPRA including at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation ; Recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and minimum of 8 years experience post full registration.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in mental health or aged care
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
- Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing, and reporting on services.
- Current drivers licence and 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.
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.
- 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.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant 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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