Mental Health Clinician - Adult (Contract Position)
Location: NSW Health - Young District Hospital
Position: Senior Mental Health Clinician
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract
Package: Flexible base rate DOE + Super + Casual Loading + Shift Penalties + Fully covered travel and accommodation + meal allowances
Hours per Week: Minimum of 38 hours per week
Location: Young, NSW

About the Role
Are you a Senior Mental Health Clinician looking for a rewarding opportunity in a community-based setting? Our client, Young District Hospital, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician - Adult with community mental health casework experience. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a relevant postgraduate qualification (CNS-Grade 2) or an Allied Health professional with suitable qualifications (Level 3). As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health care, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessments, case management, and therapeutic interventions for adults with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments, and mental state examinations.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment and recovery plans.
• Deliver crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation to clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and GPs to coordinate care.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with NSW Health policies and standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, service development, and mental health promotion.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health (for Registered Nurses).
• Demonstrated experience in community mental health casework and complex case management.
• Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current National Police Clearance (must be within 3 years).
• NSW Health Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Compliance with NSW Health vaccination requirements.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel within the district.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate and benefits
• Fully covered travel arrangements.
• Accommodation provided.
• Meal allowances of $148 per day.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in community mental health care.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to make a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter to david.besliu@marsrecruitment.com.au or call 0481988039 for more information.