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Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care Team /Statewide Mental Health Telephone Access Line - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health ServiceEmployment Type:TemporaryFull Time until March 2027Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2Remuneration:$74,317.94 - $117,755.00 per annum, plus superannuationHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ651052Location: Randwick, SydneyApplications close date: 12 April 2026Come Work With Us!Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician, looking for a change and who wants to help mental health consumers in times of crisis?Come and join our caring and compassionate team working shifts in both the Acute Care Teamand the State-Wide Mental Health Telephone Access Line (SMHTAL) providing a point of care and contact for mental health consumers in the community.For more information we encourage you to contact Bianca Prnjatovic on Interviews are expected to held between 20 April 2026 and 24 April 2026Learn more about us here:South Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictIf you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.Where you''ll be workingAcute Care Team, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS), located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, RandwickThe role involves telephone triage and community based assessment and risk management of consumers with mental health concerns. The position is required to work as part of a 24 hour seven (7) day a week rotating roster.Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality acute mental health and drug & alcohol care to consumers consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.Additional Information and BenefitsAn eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging optionsthat 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 aFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only)Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only)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 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol interventions in the community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health and drug & alcohol assessments.Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder as well as problems associated with significant drug and alcohol use.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Descriptionand SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionOurCOREValues 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.We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW 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 emailand let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants:An eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment 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 descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offerWe do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support()and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website.