Community Mental Health Professional (Rn, Psych, Sw/Ot Lvl 1-2) - Adult Care Coordination - Perm Ft

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Wollondilly Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Requisition ID: REQ374202
Application Close Date: 12/02/2023
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Social Worker Level 1/2: $67,442.00- - $97,709.00 per annum
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $67,442.00- - $97,709.00 per annum
Psychologist: $71,240.00 - $105,895.00 per annum
Registered Nurse: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 per annum

About The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the adult care coordination team located in Tahmoor. We are looking for a clinician to provide recovery orientated and strengths focused interventions to individuals between the ages of 18-65 years of age, with severe and persistent mental illness.

This small team works in collaboration with local community health providers, as well as being a part of the Campbelltown adult care coordination team.

The team is multi-disciplinary and works Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm.

Are you looking for:

• Full time work in the Wollondilly Shire?
• A steady Monday – Friday role that involves no weekends?
• An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognised
• Further education and development to support your growth as a clinician through our Foundations of Community Mental Health program
• Access to an additional day off (ADO) for full time employees, as well as other benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing and Fitness Passport
• Opportunity to progress and develop into senior clinical positions, as well as team leader positions

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll be doing
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.

Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).

• Demonstrated experience in providing evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer’s families and natural supports participating within the treatment process, as appropriate and in accordance with the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
• Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
• Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process.
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the
2) Find out more about for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Diana Francis via email at: Diana.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au

Interview Date Range: 15/02/2023 – 22/02/2023

Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on

Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the for more information.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit for more details.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Connect with us on , and .