Health Clinician – Community Mental Health in Forbes

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Dietitian Level 1/2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2, Welfare Officer Level 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419.00 – $122,465.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Parkes, Forbes NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 4 November 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care and looking for a role where your expertise can make a lasting difference? Join a dedicated team committed to supporting individuals, families and communities across Western NSW and help shape positive outcomes where they matter most.

The Mental Health Clinician position delivers comprehensive case management and care coordination for consumers experiencing acute and complex mental health challenges. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, the role provides assessment, intervention, care planning and advocacy, while partnering with consumers, families, carers and key service providers to achieve positive recovery goals.

Working in Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol services offers the rare opportunity to build meaningful relationships with consumers while making a genuine impact on mental health outcomes across rural communities. Supporting adults aged 18-65 years, this role places recovery-focused, person-centred care at the heart of every interaction.

Combining clinical care, case management and service coordination, this role provides a varied and rewarding opportunity to support consumers with complex mental health needs. Working across community, outreach and telehealth settings, the position offers autonomy, professional challenge and the opportunity to contribute to service development and culturally responsive care.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Natasha Hutchison on 02 6861 2*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants: All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.