Shape access to urgent mental health care through emergency assessments, telehealth triage and crisis intervention across the region. Remuneration: $121,568 - $144,021 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: HNE Mental Health Intake Services, James Fletcher Campus

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Dietitian Level 3

Requisition ID: REQ678482

Applications Close: Thursday 6th August 2026

About the role

Are you looking for an exciting professional development opportunity? Are you interested in providing emergency mental health assessments and telehealth triage services? Hunter New England Mental Health Intake Services is seeking motivated and skilled clinicians to join our team in a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a dynamic and innovative service that includes The Mental Health Line, Northern Mental Health Emergency Care - Rural Access Program (NMHEC-RAP), and the Mental Health First Responder service. As part of Mental Health Intake Services, you will play a key role in providing mental health triage, assessment, referral, and crisis intervention to consumers across the Hunter New England region, supporting access to timely and appropriate mental health care. This role will see you work across a rotating 24/7 shift roster. Join a supportive and experienced team committed to excellence in clinical care, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with 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. OR;
- Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology ,



Dietitian, Social Work, 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 and proven experience in related field or a combination of both study and experience.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with people with mental health concerns and their carers/guardian/family members and primary care networks. This includes knowledge of legislation and policies relating to Mental Health Services, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership, consultation, supervision and education for staff and/or students.
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer and carer focused clinical practice which is collaborative and provided in a holistic and respectful way.

What we offer

- 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

Additional Information

- 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 Recent 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered (3 days per week).
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Madison Watts on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

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📌 Mental Health Professional (New South Wales)
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