Mental Health Clinician
Deliver crisis intervention and home treatment in the community
Join a supportive multidisciplinary mental health team
Work across Western Sydney delivering recovery-focused care
Provide timely mental health assessments, manage crisis care, build recovery pathways and deliver evidence-based community treatment that keeps people well at home.
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Jeffrey House - Parramatta Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services at Jeffrey House, Parramatta Community Health Centre, where you'll be part of a progressive service delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Western Sydney. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians, you'll support consumers experiencing acute mental health needs through collaborative, recovery-oriented care that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes.
Home to Integrated Community Health, Drug & Alcohol and Community Mental Health teams
Work alongside Acute Care, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care services
Deliver primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care across Western Sydney
Be part of a culture built on collaboration, respect, empowerment and excellence
Access ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and quality improvement opportunities
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician within the Community Acute Care Team, you'll provide short-term crisis resolution and intensive home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission, supporting consumers with severe and persistent mental illness throughout their recovery journey. You'll work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and partner agencies to deliver safe, evidence-based and recovery-focused care.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention and home-based treatment
Develop collaborative, person-centred care plans that support recovery and community living
Partner with consumers, carers, GPs, NGOs and community services to coordinate holistic care
Advocate for consumers while promoting empowerment, inclusion and least restrictive care
Contribute to clinical reviews, quality improvement initiatives, education and service development
Join Us!
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help shape the future of community mental health care. Apply today and make a meaningful difference where it's needed most.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Degree in Nursing / Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy; or Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) - graduates from "Djirruwang" program ONLY.
Registration: Full Registration with AHPRA; eligibility to be a member of AASW for Social Workers
Selection Criteria:
Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of collaborative care and discharge planning.
Understanding of Mental Health/ Psychiatry service/ crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis/acute management service
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers/carers/families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.
Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills.
Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.
Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.
Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
Current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 acceptable) and willing to use it for work purpose.
Requisition ID: REQ678277
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Suman Chhetri on [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
