At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community mental health recovery through assessment, treatment, and care coordination.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading public health organisation in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave, salary packaging, free courses, and wellness resources.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and commitment to recovery-oriented services.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (32 hours per week)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist
Location: Canterbury Community Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ691551
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Canterbury Community Mental Health.
“Community Mental Health Team” (Core Team) is the mainstay of the community mental health system. Core Team provides a range of clinical services including intake, assessment, consultation, treatment and care coordination. Care coordination is the main component of this model of care and includes extended care coordination, targeted packages of care and short term care coordination.
- Short term interventions and may be discharged or referred back to their GPs or other treatment providers after a period of weeks or months.
- A period of treatment as recommended by evidence based practices.
- Ongoing care and monitoring for prolonged periods.
The clinician will practice in keeping with the standardised Sydney LHD position description for the profession in addition to this position description.
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised tertiary qualifications appropriate to profession.
- Full registration and eligibility for membership to professional association, as appropriate.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service provision.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Stepping Up.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’.
For enquiries, please contact Chloe Van Loon on 0447 306 *** or email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 1 October 2026
Community Mental Health Clinician in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
