Mental Health Clinician

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Reference number

REQ661153

Occupation

Mental Health Clinician

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Bathurst & Central West NSW

Salary Information

$74317.94 - $104336.27

Closing date

25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 24/05/202

Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ661153

Applications Close: 25/06/2026

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications

Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $38.51 - $47.97 per hour + rural incentives

Registered Nurse: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + rural incentives

Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 per hour + rural incentives

In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_01, this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives

With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health center's. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities by delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical mental health services to people experiencing mental illness or disorder in a way that is least intrusive, collaborative and recovery oriented. Your practice will actively involve nominated carers and families, promote inclusivity, support rehabilitation, and encourage self-advocacy while fostering empowerment and independence through evidence-based interventions.

We encourage you to apply and be part of a team committed to improving outcomes and wellbeing for all.

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please

What you will bring to the role

Tertiary qualifications in either Social Worker (where degree provides eligibility for membership for Australian Association of Social Workers) - Occupational Therapist and registered with AHPRA - Psychology and registered with AHPRA or Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA registration including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, good interpersonal skills and computer competence and literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative partnerships with a range of service providers to tailor care plans and enhance the cultural sensitivity of service provision
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing principles and practice improvement
Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Christopher John Moore on ***email_hidden***