Lead acute mental health care in a senior clinical role, mentor others, and make a real impact across the New England North West region.
Remuneration: $118 162 - $144,021 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Counsellor Level 3, Clinical Psychologist, Dietitian Level 3, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ689206
Applications Close: Monday 21st September 2026
About the role | Mental Health Clinician Level 3
As a Senior Mental Health Clinician with the New England North West Acute Care Team (NENW ACT), you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering responsive, high-quality mental health care to adults experiencing acute mental health concerns across the region. Working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team alongside clinicians, peer workers and medical staff, you’ll provide timely assessment, acute care and outreach through a progressive hybrid model combining face-to-face and telehealth services.
This is an opportunity to bring your advanced clinical expertise, sound judgement and leadership capability to complex presentations. You’ll undertake comprehensive mental state examinations, risk assessments and clinical formulations, apply advanced clinical reasoning and deliver evidence-based interventions that are responsive to each person’s needs. You’ll also confidently navigate relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, while championing best practice, clinical governance and professional standards.
Beyond your clinical practice, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, influence and strengthen the capability of your team. Through clinical supervision, mentoring, case reviews and collaborative practice, you’ll support less experienced clinicians while helping foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture. You’ll also contribute to the broader New England North West Health Services through inreach activities when required.
Enjoy the benefits of a 7-day rotating roster designed with work-life balance in mind, alongside strong professional support from your Line Manager and Professional Leads. With regular structured clinical supervision, ongoing education and professional development opportunities, plus access to internal in-service programs, you’ll be supported to continually grow your expertise and make a meaningful difference across the region.
Where you’ll be working
Based at Tamworth Community Health Service, you’ll be part of the New England North West Acute Care Team (NENW ACT), providing responsive, high-quality intake, acute mental health care and outreach to adults across the region.
Located in the heart of the New England North West, Tamworth offers the perfect blend of vibrant regional living, strong community connection and easy access to beautiful countryside. Known as Australia’s Country Music Capital, Tamworth combines a thriving cultural scene with a relaxed regional lifestyle — making it an appealing place to build both your career and your life.
Join a passionate multidisciplinary team in a welcoming regional community, where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to the lives of people across the New England North West.
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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Essential Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- For CNS2: 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 equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
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If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Comprehensive clinical experience and knowledge in relation to mental illness, assessment and care planning including working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act and contemporary principles and practices in mental health care.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff and evaluate team activities.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
