SPOT/Safe Haven Mental Health Clinician - Wagga Wagga or Griffith

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID:  REQ584020
Applications Close:  04 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours!

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured, and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

There is so much to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the MLHD community? Visit us here.

About Your Role

This predominantly clinical position involves working within the Suicide Prevention Team including SPOT [Suicide Prevention Outreach Team] and Safe Haven services.

Working within a small team of peer workers and clinicians, the Suicide Prevention Team aim for a ‘no wrong door’ approach to ensure people have access to the support they need in a warm and welcoming, non-threatening environment.

Clinicians working in the Suicide Prevention service will deliver support that aligns with the principles of step up/step down care. This includes making referrals/links to a range of community-based services for ongoing support (step down), or escalating concerns over consumer wellbeing to relevant clinical services for follow up (step up). It will also include health promotion activities.

Team members will be rostered to both SPOT or Safe Haven services dependent on availability and service need. The service currently operates 5 days a week from Thursday to Monday from 1:30PM-10:00PM with the potential of moving to a 7 day service.  After hours, evenings and weekend work will be a requirement of the role.

The SPOT is a virtual outreach service providing afterhours care and follow-up to people experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress. The service works from a ‘buddy’ approach where clinicians and peer workers work together, collaboratively with the consumer, to respond to suicidal crisis. 

This position is site negotiable, with the option of Wagga Wagga or Griffith.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

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.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Joel O'Loughlin, Occupational Therapist on 02 5943 1700 or Joel.Oloughlin@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

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.