Join a dynamic mental health team delivering urgent care, triage, and support across the community
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 1 and 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 and 2, Counsellor Level 1 and 2, or Dietitian Level 1 and 2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $117,755 +12% superannuation + salary packaging (depending on grade)
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ668063
Applications Close: Sunday 21st June 2026
Where you'll be working:
Join the Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast Mental Health Service, a dedicated Mental Health Team committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care across a diverse and vibrant region. This essential service provides timely assessment, consultation, treatment, and ongoing support to adults experiencing mental health challenges, while working closely with families, carers, and community partners to promote continuity of care and positive recovery outcomes.
The team plays a pivotal role in supporting consumers as they transition from hospital to community-based care, delivering comprehensive services including medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and coordinated engagement with local health and support services. Through a collaborative and person-centred approach, the service strives to empower individuals on their recovery journey while ensuring seamless access to the care and support they need.
The opportunity:
Provide high quality specialist mental health assessment and care to consumers and their families that is holistic and ensures the provision of optimal outcomes for people with mental illness and their families. Whilst also engaging non-Aboriginal consumers, this position has a particular focus on engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in care coordination delivery to ensure provision of optimal outcomes that is culturally competent, inclusive and responsive.
About you:
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic worker, who is able to contribute their knowledge in mental health to be part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be directly supported by the senior leaders, HVLMNC Service Manager as well as the broader HVLMNC Mental Health team.
- Knowledge and experience in mental health practice that demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to contemporary mental health service delivery principles, including intake intervention, shared care models of practice and consumer, family/carer focused interventions
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application in working with people with mental health concerns and their families /carers.
- Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders, patients and their parents or guardians through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and their families/carers
The successful applicant will be supported by the Community and Community Team Managers, the Clinical Coordinator, Service Manager and your respective Head of Discipline or delegate. You are also encouraged to participate in online, virtual class and in-person training opportunities.
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition, and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association /
provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability
- Knowledge and or experience in relation to mental illness, assessment, and care planning including working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and contemporary principles and practices in mental health care.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and their families/carers
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Inglis on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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