St John of God Health Care Inc – Blacktown NSW

Full time

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking applications from experienced and compassionateMental Health Clinicians (Psychologists,Mental Health AccreditedSocial Workersor Mental HealthOccupational Therapists)to join our Social Outreach team in theBlacktown region of Western Sydneyon apermanent full-time basis.

This unique role offers the opportunity to work across bothMental Wellbeing ServicesandRaphael Services, delivering integrated, evidence-based care across adult mental health and specialist perinatal and infant mental health services. You will provide therapeutic support to individuals,familiesand communities, helping clients achieve meaningful and sustainable mental health outcomes.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions to clients aged 16 years and over under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, while also supporting women, infants,partnersand families experiencing perinatal and infant mental health challenges. Working collaboratively with Psychology, Mental Health Social Work and Occupational Therapy clinicians, you will be supported by a dedicated administration team to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

The Position

Provide comprehensive assessment, caseformulationand care planning for a diverse and complex caseload across both service streams.

Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs.

Support clients experiencing mental health concerns, including perinatal and infant mental health presentations.

Work collaboratively with mothers, infants,partnersand families to enhance wellbeing and strengthen family relationships.

Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, GPs,referrersand external service providers to support integrated care.

Maintainaccurateclinical documentation,



casenotesand professional correspondencein accordance withorganisational and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrate reflective practice and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Uphold professional,ethicaland legal standardsin accordance withAHPRA, AASW/APS, ACHS and St John of God Health Care policies and procedures.

Contribute to a safe environment through adherence to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

About You

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with current registration or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body.

For Social Workers, current Mental Health Accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is an essential requirement for this role.

You will also be eligible to obtain a Medicare Provider Number.

You will bring demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions, with strong clinical reasoning,communicationand interpersonal skills. Experience in, or a strong interest in, perinatal and infant mental health will be highly regarded.

Above all, youwill be committed to person-centred care and aligned with the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care: Hospitality, Compassion, Respect,Justiceand Excellence.

Why Join Us

Unique opportunity to work across bothMental Wellbeing ServicesandRaphael Services.

Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering innovative models of care.

Competitive salary and generous salary packaging benefits.

Access to professional development and clinical supervision opportunities.





Strong focus on wellbeing, work-lifebalanceand caregiver support.

We can offer you

Salary: $75,038 –$118,246plus 12% superannuation–Commensurate with your level.

Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours a week.

Salary packaging up to$18,550on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holidayaccommodationor other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additionalsuperannuation
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options,additionalpurchased leave & well-being programs
- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

Important: For Social Work applicants, current Mental Health Accreditation with the AASW is an essential requirement for this position. We are unable to consider Social Workers who are currently working towards accreditation or who do not yet hold Mental Health Accreditation.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a secure and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Blacktown)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Blacktown