Specialist Mental Health Clinician
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 02/07/2027)
Location: Station St, Office Penrith
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ676406
Applications Close: 10/08/2026
Position Classification & Renumeration: Dependent on Qualifications
Social Worker, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist Level 3: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $64.70 - $66.83 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $65.02 - $70.46 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
As a Specialist Mental Health Clinician, you will undertake comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments, providing specialist interventions that address the unique needs of clients and their families. Working within your professional scope of practice, you will deliver intensive case management and evidence-informed individual and family-based interventions, supporting recovery, resilience and improved mental health outcomes. You will also provide referrals to appropriate services and deliver psychoeducation to family members, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to support their loved ones throughout their mental health journey.
A key component of the role involves facilitating engaging, skills-based group interventions for individuals and families receiving support through the service. These groups are designed to enhance coping strategies, build resilience, strengthen family functioning and promote positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated clinician who is passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges and who values working within a collaborative, family-focused model of care.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Occupational Therapist, Counsellor - Recognised tertiary qualifications and registration with AHPRA and significant clinical experience in a mental health setting Social Worker - Must hold as a minimum a Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers and significant clinical experience in a mental health setting Nursing - Relevant post-registration qualification and a minimum 3 years' experience in a mental health setting Senior Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology being a three year degree with a fourth year honours or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the LHD and who is registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Current Senior Psychologist or eligible for senior Psychologist grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 9th year of service and thereafter rate)
- Demonstrated experience and competence in family focused, evidence based psychosocial assessment and intervention with a complex caseload in a community setting. This includes specialist knowledge of; The impact and treatment of parental mental illness and drug and alcohol problems on family functioning intra-familial child abuse and neglect family focused integrated treatment including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated capacity to act as an independent consultant and clinical leader in the specialty area of family focused mental health
- Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and well developed understanding of the interface between services
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues which may impact on Australian Aboriginal family functioning and ability to provide a culturally appropriate service
- Evidence of an advanced level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills to contribute to the Whole Family Team ongoing evaluation, monitoring and enhancement of service delivery
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tina Thomson on [email protected]
