Temporary Contract for experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the dedicated team within the Hornsby Early Psychosis Intervention Service (EPIS)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 April 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Based on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691519
Health Professional: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Clinical Psychologist: $2,264.57- $2,760.16 per week
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
What you'll be doing
The Mental Health Clinician, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary EPIS team, will provide high quality evidence based specialist mental health assessment and interventions to young people experiencing their first episode of psychosis or at risk of experiencing psychosis.
The position requires provision of a mobile outreach service to support rapid and community-based assessment and intervention, also collaboration with the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Team and Inpatient Units.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Nursing. Clinical Psychologists must have minimum postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA. For Social Work, experience as a Level 2 clinician and eligibility for membership of AASW. Occupational Therapist must have current AHPRA registration and experience as a Level 2 clinician. Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 must have AHPRA registration as a registered nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
- Current unrestricted NSW drivers licence
- Relevant clinical mental health experience in a community setting which includes working with young people and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the assessment, formulation and treatment of psychosis and other mental health problems and family relationship issues
- Demonstrated experience working with young people providing psychological interventions and provision of groups in mental health
- Computer literacy and demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound administrative methods.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Erica Stewart on [email protected] or 0418329391
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 21 September 2026
Tentative Interview Date: 22 September 2026
