Mental Health Professional - Acute Care Team

Support recovery, deliver compassionate care, and make a lasting impact in acute community mental health.

Remuneration: $40.05 - $61.76 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Dietitian Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Work Level 1/2
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: Sunday 9th August 2026

Where you’ll be working:

Join the Acute Care Team within the Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast Mental Health Service (HVLMNC MHS). We provide timely consultation, assessment, treatment, and follow-up support to adults and their families, with a strong focus on recovery and continuity of care. Our service plays a key role in helping consumers transition from hospital to home, offering medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and coordinated support with local services. As part of the Acute Care Team, you’ll work across a dynamic 7-day rotating roster with shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm.

About the role:

As a Mental Health Professional in our Acute Care Team, you'll contribute clinical expertise to a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, contemporary care including intake, early intervention, shared care coordination and trauma-informed support. You'll build therapeutic relationships with consumers and families/carers, apply recovery-focused principles, and communicate effectively across stakeholders to optimise outcomes.

You’ll be welcomed with a comprehensive Mental Health Service Orientation and ongoing in-service as well as support from senior clinicians,



the clinical coordinator and service manager to help you thrive in your role. We’re committed to your professional growth, offering encouragement and opportunities to participate in both in-house and external training relevant to your area of practice.

About you:

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Mental Health Professional who brings both clinical expertise and a collaborative spirit to our team. You’ll be someone who values person-centred care and is committed to supporting consumers and their families through their mental health recovery journey. Your ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, combined with robust interpersonal skills and a trauma-informed approach, will be essential in providing high-quality care that’s both compassionate and effective.

Our ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of contemporary mental health service delivery, including intake, shared care models, and family-inclusive practice. You’ll be confident in navigating complex situations, building positive therapeutic relationships, and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. In return, you’ll be supported by experienced senior leaders, our HVLMNC MHS Service Manager, and a dedicated team who are all committed to professional growth, collaboration, and delivering outstanding care to the community.

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 offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 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 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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📌 Mental Health Professional - Acute Care Team (Maitland)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Maitland