At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health services and support to the community.
- Company: Northern Sydney Local Health District, dedicated to impactful healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and experience in mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
The predicted salary is between 79200 - 113000 $ per year.
Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service - Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Salary per week:
- Allied Health Level 1/2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41
- Registered Nurse: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60
- Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.04
Who we are:
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working:
Brookvale Community Health Centre
What you’ll be doing:
To provide nursing and health services as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team which offers triage, assessment, treatment, ongoing case management and discharge planning services to individuals in Northern Sydney Local Health Districts.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
- Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act.
- Extensive case management/care co-ordination skills.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 2 November 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 16 November 2026
Acute Care Team Mental Health Clinician in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
