Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2) Assertive Outreach Team or Mobile Assertive Treatment Team
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist
Location: Camperdown Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ578091
If you enjoy working with others and building strong relationships, we would love you to join our team!
About the Role
The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) is one of two assertive community treatment teams within Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Based at Camperdown Community Mental Health Centre, MATT provides tertiary-level community mental health care to people living in the Camperdown, Marrickville and Redfern catchment areas.
MATT is a multidisciplinary team that delivers assertive outreach services to people with severe and enduring mental illness who require intensive, community based support to remain well and living independently. Assertive outreach involves proactive and flexible engagement strategies, including home visits and collaborative care planning, to support consumers who may struggle to access traditional clinic based services.
The service operates seven days a week, with extended hours to ensure support is available at times that best meet the needs of consumers. The model enables timely, responsive, and person centred care delivery outside of standard business hours.
As part of the team you will bring your discipline specific expertise to an integrated model of care, working alongside nursing, medical, social work, occupational therapy, psychology and peer work. Your role will involve:
- Building strong therapeutic relationships with consumers and their supports.
- Providing individualised interventions to improve mental health, physical wellbeing, and psychosocial functioning.
- Supporting consumers to achieve their recovery goals and enhance their quality of life.
- Coordinating care across services, including housing, health and social supports.
MATT provide coordination and clinical services for identified housing support programs.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive, recovery focused team where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of people living with a mental illness.
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, 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 Benefit
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 Megan Ryan via email at megan.ryan1@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 29 June 2025
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