Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/ 2, Dietitian Level 1/ 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1/ 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2, Physiotherapist Level 1/ 2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Speech Pathologist Level 1/ 2, Social Worker Level 1/ 2, Welfare Officer Level 1/ 2,
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $122,465.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more
Location: Orange NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 September 2026 – 11:59pm
Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC) - Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Orange
About the role
The Mental Health Emergency Care team is seeking a Mental Health Clinician with at least three years post-qualification experience to join a dedicated acute mental health service where skills, experience and professional development are highly valued.
This diverse and rewarding role involves providing mental health triage, assessment and crisis intervention, while working closely with consumers, carers and a broad network of health professionals across Western NSW. No two shifts are the same, with opportunities to work across the 1800 Mental Health line, undertake acute mental health assessments and collaborate with services across 44 health facilities.
The successful applicant will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and benefit from a comprehensive induction program, ongoing clinical supervision and access to extensive professional development opportunities. With flexible rostering that provides three or four days off each week, this role offers an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to build specialist skills in emergency mental health care.
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Zoe Ryan on 02 6369 8500 or at [email protected]
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
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