Mental Health Clinician

NSLHD - Mental Health Line

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 16 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686524

Salary per week

Allied Health Level 1/2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41
Registered Nurse: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60
Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.04

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
 
Macquarie Hospital

What you'll be doing
Mental Health Telephone Access Line clinicians will be required to conduct mental health triage assessment over the phone and refer individuals to appropriate services within Northern Sydney Local Health District or to another appropriate service provider.

Clinicians will be required to document calls appropriately and maintain a high standard of customer service, including a timely response to incoming calls. The role will be both challenging and rewarding. As a frontline mental health clinician you may have contact with a wide range of callers with various mental health concerns, including people who may be in a highly distressed state, those needing longer-term mental health support, or others seeking general advice and assistance to help manage their mental health needs.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: